Global Buyer Planner II

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.•Fort Collins, CO

1d•$71,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer Planner II independently manages supply planning and procurement activities for assigned products, suppliers, and manufacturing locations. This role is responsible for balancing service, inventory, and supply continuity while partnering with Operations, Sales, Finance, and external suppliers. The Buyer Planner II proactively identifies risks, resolves routine supply issues, and drives execution of planning and procurement strategies within their assigned portfolio. This position serves as a key contributor to planning performance and supplier execution while continuing to develop broader strategic planning capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
4-7 years combined experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics
Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, ePortal)
Experience managing suppliers and purchase order execution
Experience supporting inventory planning and shortage management
Strong Excel and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Global or contract manufacturing experience
Experience managing planning responsibilities across multiple product lines
New Product Development (NPD) planning experience
APICS CPIM/CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent certification (or progress toward certification)
Exposure to advanced planning tools, reporting, analytics, or AI-enabled planning solutions

Responsibilities

Independently manage demand-driven supply plans for assigned products and suppliers
Monitor demand variability and adjust plans to meet customer service requirements
Analyze inventory levels and recommend actions to reduce shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence
Manage routine shortages, backorders and expedites
Execute product transitions, part number changes, and end-of-life planning activities
Maintain and optimize planning parameters
Participate in capacity planning activities and identify potential constraints
Execute procurement plans aligned with business requirements
Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and communications
Monitor supplier delivery performance and follow up on commitments
Lead resolution of routine supplier issues and delivery disruptions
Escalate significant supply, quality, or capacity concerns appropriately
Support supplier performance reviews and corrective action activities
Support global capacity planning, including planning around extended shutdowns (e.g., Lunar New Year)
Maintain planning data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, ePortal)
Monitor planning reports, inventory reports, and fulfillment metrics
Analyze inventory trends, order patterns, and service performance
Identify data inconsistencies and drive corrective actions
Utilize planning tools, reports, and analytics to support decision-making
Support process improvement and automation initiatives
Partner with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Quality to resolve supply issues
Participate in supply review and operational planning meetings
Support New Product Development (NPD) planning and launch readiness activities
Communicate supply risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning and procurement processes