Purchasing - Buyer/Planner

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Fremont, CA

93d•$69,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

At NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, the Buyer/Planner helps ensure parts are available in the right quantities and at the right time to support production plans while minimizing inventory and cost. The role manages planned order actions, purchase order follow-up, inventory control, supplier communication, and cross-functional coordination with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics. It supports stable manufacturing operations and new product introductions. The position runs MRP/MPS processes to translate forecasts, customer orders, and production schedules into planned receipts; creates and maintains purchase and planned orders; monitors supplier performance and supply risks; and maintains planning documentation, reports, and metrics. It also supports inventory accuracy, BOM updates, NPI material planning, compliance with purchasing and record-keeping requirements, and continuous improvement in planning processes. The role is primarily office-based at the Fremont facility, with regular interaction on the production floor. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime potentially required to resolve supply issues. Walking and standing in production areas and occasional lifting of small boxes may be required, subject to site safety policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in materials planning, production planning, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems.
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH and pivot tables.
Experience in data analytics and the ability to build visual presentations using charts and metrics.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally and with suppliers.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to work under pressure to meet production deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in electronics, sensors, medical devices, or a similar industry.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
Familiarity with Power BI or other reporting tools.
APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
Experience with medical device supply chain requirements, including traceability and regulatory documentation.
Experience supporting NPI and engineering change control.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Kanban, and continuous improvement tools such as 5S and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

Run and manage MRP/MPS processes to convert forecasts, customer orders, and production schedules into planned receipts.
Create, release, and maintain purchase orders and planned orders; expedite and follow up with suppliers to secure on-time delivery.
Maintain and optimize safety stock, reorder points, and min/max levels to meet service targets while minimizing obsolescence and carrying costs.
Participate in S&OP and demand-review meetings and contribute materials-impact analysis for forecast changes.
Support NPI by planning material releases and identifying and securing critical long-lead items to meet product release timelines.
Perform regular cycle counts and support physical inventory; investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on nonconforming materials, part changes, and BOM updates; ensure BOM accuracy in ERP.
Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and lead-time variance, and proactively escalate supply risks.
Prepare and maintain planning documentation, reports, and management metrics, including inventory turns, days of inventory, OTIF, and forecast accuracy.
Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, including automation, BOM cleanup, and lead-time reduction initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, import/export requirements, and record-keeping requirements.
Implement data-driven inventory management strategies to mitigate material risks, including excess and obsolete inventory and purchase price variances.