Buyer/Planner

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

81d

About The Position

The Buyer/Planner position is a key role within our operations team. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving, exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels and targets and managing supply and demand with the global supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business, Supply Chain/Logistics, or Operations Management required.
• Minimum of 3 years of supply chain experience in planning and procurement, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience required; SAP BatchMaster system experience strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of supply chain concepts and their practical application.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Effective negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules in alignment with demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory strategies.
• Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans.
• Proactively adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand, supply, or production capacity.
• Analyze and manage MRP, source lists, and material master data/parameters.
• Release and prioritize batch tickets based on production needs.
• Monitor progress of work orders, adjusting schedules to optimize efficiency and meet urgent customer requirements.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to resolve scheduling conflicts and minimize delays.
• Coordinate planning and replenishment of raw materials and components.
• Oversee inventory parameters, reporting, planning & control, and product life cycle management.
• Apply statistical models and analytical tools to monitor buying patterns and optimize stock levels.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and stock issues.
• Manage procurement of raw materials from approved suppliers in support of production schedules.
• Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking within the BatchMaster system.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring on-time deliveries and resolving discrepancies (e.g., invoices, shipments).
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, holding suppliers accountable to business standards.
• Mitigate risk by identifying and validating secondary sourcing options with internal teams.
• Prepare and present monthly reports for leadership review.
• Provide consignment inventory reporting and analysis.
• Conduct market and delivery condition assessments to evaluate material availability and support business decisions.
• Identify and communicate product and material availability risks proactively.
• Support cross-functional teams (customer service, sales, product management, and production) with insights aligned to business and product strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees