Senior Buyer Planner

Rocket Farms Inc•Half Moon Bay, CA

6d•$100,000 - $110,528•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Buyer/Planner plays a key role in purchasing, material planning, and supply chain operations at Rocket Farms. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy & Supply, this role translates sales forecasts and production requirements into purchasing plans that ensure timely material availability while optimizing inventory, cost, quality, and delivery. This position serves as a key link between Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain, helping ensure material requirements stay aligned with changing demand and production needs across Rocket Farms facilities, contract growers, and co-packers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, material planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing or production-driven environment.
Experience in horticulture, agriculture, food, consumer products, packaging, or similar industries strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, including material planning, purchasing, inventory management, item master maintenance, and bill of materials creation and maintenance.
Demonstrated experience translating sales forecasts and production requirements into purchasing and material plans.
Strong understanding of inventory planning, supplier lead times, safety stock, material availability, and purchasing requirements.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales and Operations to proactively balance supply and demand.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual skills preferred.
Proven abilities in planning, negotiating, and managing purchasing activities across multiple product categories.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and qualify for company-sponsored vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

Translate sales forecasts, production requirements, inventory levels, open purchase orders, and supplier lead times into actionable purchasing and replenishment plans.
Maintain and oversee the MRP system, including item master data, new item setup, item codes, bill of materials creation and maintenance, and inventory control.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, S&OP, Product Development, Horticulture, and Operations to proactively reconcile supply and demand and address shortages, excess inventory, or changing production needs.
Lead day-to-day purchasing and material planning activities, including order replenishment, purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, and material availability.
Procure live plant products, floral décor, packaging supplies, and other components essential to production and packing.
Analyze inventory, material usage, lead times, safety stock, supplier performance, and production requirements to support effective purchasing decisions.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and lead pricing, contract negotiations, cost reviews, risk assessments, and supplier performance evaluations.
Support logistics and receiving by overseeing import processes, inbound transportation, inter-facility transfers, and contingency planning.
Monitor vendor inventory reports and timely deliveries; assist with invoice verification and approvals.
Develop and standardize procurement and material planning SOPs to improve efficiency, inventory control, and cost management.
Other duties as assigned.