Buyer Planner

TEKsystems • Cary, NC

18d • $32 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Buyer Planner to join a dynamic Supply Chain team. This role manages material demand planning, inventory lifecycle management, forecasting, supplier collaboration, and supply chain optimization. The position supports inventory planning and procurement activities through ERP systems and cross-functional stakeholder management. It is a contract-to-hire role based in Cary, NC, with a hybrid workplace. The listed pay range is $32.42 per hour. The position is anticipated to close on October 10, 2026.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in material demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning.
• Strong experience managing inventory lifecycles, forecasting, and excess or obsolete material analysis.
• Experience working with Oracle or another ERP platform.
• Previous customer service experience focused on stakeholder support and issue resolution.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams and functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Experience supporting supply chain lifecycle strategies, including product introductions and obsolescence planning.
• Strong attention to detail and inventory management expertise.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Effective collaboration skills across suppliers, operations, sourcing, finance, and business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in procurement, buyer planning, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working closely with strategic sourcing and supplier management teams.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance short-term execution and long-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across the business unit, including projections, reconciliation, tracking, and returns processing.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts and execution plans to support business objectives.
• Analyze inventory exposure and report on forecast accuracy, timeliness, and inventory liability.
• Lead efforts related to new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Develop strategies for spare parts management and supplier inventory planning.
• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing teams, field operations, business partners, and accounting to support forecasting and procurement activities.
• Resolve discrepancies between forecasted and actual product demand.
• Support supplier management initiatives and drive utilization of preferred suppliers.
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and present recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Help improve forecast-to-order processes and implement effective controls.
• Apply long-term lifecycle management strategies to support material planning in a multi-year environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed