Planner Buyer Lead

Fortive Careers • Everett, WA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Planner Buyer Lead, you’ll support the Materials Manager and lead efforts to optimize planning and procurement processes. As a Planner Buyer Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production continuity, mentoring others, and shaping best practices in materials planning and procurement. This is a high-impact role with opportunities to lead initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment.Your responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in planning and procurement within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and material planning processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle, Intuiflow, KBB, and PowerBI
• Familiarity with Lean principles and FBS tools
• Proven ability to lead small projects and influence process improvements

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mid- to long-term material plans aligned with production goals
• Analyze demand trends and supply risks to proactively address potential disruptions
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for part shortages
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to expedite critical components and maintain production flow
• Train and guide buyers and planners on tools (Oracle, Intuiflow, KBB, PowerBI) and best practices
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for less experienced colleagues
• Apply Lean principles and Fortive Business System (FBS) tools to identify and close process gaps
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance supply chain resilience and efficiency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees