Buyer / Planner

Resonant Inc.•Oakwood, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer / Planner is responsible for coordinating production planning and procurement activities to ensure the timely availability of materials and efficient manufacturing operations across US Kitting sites. This role serves as a critical link between supply chain and production, ensuring that inventory, purchasing, and production plans are aligned with operational goals and customer demand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of experience in production planning, purchasing, or supply chain roles
Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment preferred
Strong understanding of planning and procurement processes
Experience with MRP/ERP systems
Knowledge of inventory control and replenishment strategies
Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability
Ability to interpret demand, inventory, and performance data
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis)
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Familiarity with reporting tools (Power BI or similar a plus)

Nice To Haves

APICS/CPIM certification
Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
Familiarity with ISO standards or regulated environments
Exposure to global supply chain operations

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and sales teams to align production plans with business priorities
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays, shortages, or demand fluctuations
Analyze capacity and resource utilization to optimize workflow and minimize downtime
Maintain accurate production plans, work orders, and performance metrics
Analyze demand, inventory levels, and lead times to optimize replenishment strategies
Collaborate with S&OP and operations teams to anticipate future material and production needs
Execute daily purchasing activities to ensure timely acquisition of raw materials, components, and supplies
Source materials and work with vendors to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and lead times
Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues related to delivery, quality, or compliance
Maintain appropriate inventory levels to balance service levels and carrying costs
Ensure purchasing activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements
Track supplier KPIs (on-time delivery, lead time, quality) and support performance improvement actions
Manage inventory to support production needs while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Support implementation of materials management best practices such as: MRP (Material Requirements Planning), Reorder point (ROP) strategies, Vendor-managed inventory (VMI), ABC analysis
Utilize SAP system to manage planning and purchasing activities
Analyze key metrics including inventory levels, supplier performance, and production adherence
Partner with data and supply chain teams to support dashboards and reporting
Provide insights to stakeholders to support data-driven decision making
Partner closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, PMO and Logistics teams
Support new product introductions, demand changes, and supply transitions
Communicate risks related to supply, capacity, or inventory in a timely manner
Identify and drive improvements to planning, procurement, and inventory processes
Support initiatives to reduce costs, improve supplier reliability, and increase efficiency
Contribute to projects that improve supply chain responsiveness and performance
Assist in maintaining SAP data accuracy and system effectiveness
Support contingency planning to mitigate supply chain disruptions
Contribute to cost savings initiatives and process improvements
Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance supply chain performance
Help improve visibility through reporting and analytics