Buyer/Planner

RADAR•San Diego, CA

6h•$70,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Radar is seeking a Buyer/Planner to serve as strategic support combining procurement and New Product Introduction (NPI) material planning to ensure clear to build (CTB) milestones meet schedule. This role will interface cross-functionally with engineering, finance, technical program management, and externally with our contract manufacturing partners and component suppliers. USA Remote may be considered for exceptional candidates with monthly travel as needed.

Requirements

You have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field.
You have 3+ years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing or tech environment with specific experience in NPI planning and procurement.
You are proficient in ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite).
You are proficient in making spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) and data visualization (Tableau, Power BI).
You are able to read and interpret technical drawings or schematics and engineering change orders.
You are a strong communicator.

Nice To Haves

You have logistics experience

Responsibilities

Drive the materials planning for New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering development builds. This includes creating, communicating, and managing materials plans—ensuring readiness, availability, and visibility—to support NPI builds carried out both internally and with Contract Manufacturers (CMs). Report on all materials plan updates.
Manage the procurement of diverse materials for both engineering development and production, strictly adhering to established procedures such as quotation and credit limit requirements. Furthermore, maintain accurate system records (NetSuite) for all material receipts across the entire extended supply chain and with all 3rd party partners.
Analyze contract manufacturer (CM) production schedules and purchasing trends. Strategically develop and propose sourcing and production timelines to meet dynamic demand forecasts and achieve customer delivery goals.
Manage inventory levels—including safety stock and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)—to optimize capital utilization and prevent material shortages or excess stock. This involves reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and implementing change orders effectively.
Maintain a sense of urgency when addressing immediate shortages, determining the root cause of those shortages, and resolving invoice discrepancies.
Ensure the accuracy of planning and automated purchasing by maintaining high data integrity within all ERP/MRP systems, including NetSuite, SAP, and Oracle.
Manage and execute daily materials transactions (incoming and outgoing) for the hardware operations group.