Supply Chain Planner 1

Busch Group • Virginia Beach, VA

20d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Busch Vacuum Solutions is a manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers serving industries including semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling. The Supply Chain Planner I supports manufacturing operations by planning and ordering materials and components in response to changing product demand. The role monitors inventory requirements, communicates with suppliers and internal customers, places and adjusts purchase orders, and expedites or de-expedites materials to help meet production requirements.

Working with suppliers, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and other internal teams, the planner helps identify and resolve material shortages, delayed receipts, quality issues, and other supply chain challenges. The position uses ERP systems and planning data to support material availability, appropriate inventory levels, and operational needs.

This is a full-time, onsite position at Busch Vacuum Solutions’ U.S. Headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is primarily office-based, with periodic time on the manufacturing floor. The stated schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Targeted annual compensation is $60,000–$70,000, depending on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing work environment analyzing and recommending material replenishment, or equivalent years of formal education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen and a 7-year criminal history check; most felonies are disqualifying, while misdemeanors are considered case by case.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 5%, including overnight travel for training.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license that meets Busch insurance standards throughout employment.
• Current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, grasping, and manual manipulation.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, forklifts, and other workplace notifications.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety footwear, hearing protection, and hand protection as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP is strongly preferred.
• APICS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze changes in demand and orders, and reschedule materials and components in the ERP system to support production requirements.
• Select transportation modes that meet requirements while minimizing transportation costs.
• Maintain stock levels that support production and spare-parts demand while meeting inventory targets and minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Analyze material requirements and make procurement recommendations based on requests from internal and external customers.
• Communicate with suppliers about demand fluctuations, delayed receipts, quality issues, and other supply chain concerns.
• Maintain ERP master data, including lead times, lot sizes, planning strategies, reorder points, firm and trade-off zones, and other planning parameters.
• Maintain records and documentation of planning and procurement activities.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve missing, defective, or unacceptable goods and develop plans to address identified issues.
• Participate in lean process improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, training, and other technical programs to stay current with material and procurement management policies, procedures, and industry developments.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Legal Plan.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• On-the-job training and paid training/certifications.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement, including opportunities to advance within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level