About the role
Buyer/ Planner/Analyst
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain
Location: Spring, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Buyer Planner/Analyst is responsible, for the U.S. region, for analyzing supply chain data, developing demand forecasts, managing inventory levels, and supporting order planning and execution. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory, and supporting new product introductions while driving data-based decision-making across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence. - Analyze inventory turns, safety stock, and service levels. - Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation efforts. - Recommend actions to address shortages, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory.
Order Creation & Management
- Create and manage purchase orders and/or production orders in ERP/MRP systems. - Track order status and coordinate with suppliers, production, and logistics teams to meet delivery requirements. - Resolve order discrepancies, delays, and supply constraints. - Ensure accurate master data and planning parameters in the system.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze supply chain data related to demand, inventory, production, and customer orders. - Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support supply chain performance. - Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement using data-driven insights. - Support management with ad-hoc analysis and recommendations.
Demand Forecasting & Planning
- Create and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data, customer demand, and market trends. - Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to align forecasts with business plans. - Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust planning assumptions as needed. - Support SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Support supply chain planning activities for new product launches. - Coordinate with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to ensure material readiness and capacity alignment. - Set up and maintain new items and planning parameters in ERP systems. - Monitor initial demand and inventory performance post-launch.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. - 10 years of experience in supply chain planning, analysis, or related roles. - Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, queries). - Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Global Shop, SAP, Oracle, Sage). - Ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments. - Knowledge of forecasting methods and inventory optimization. - Experience supporting S&OP processes. - APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Analytical and problem-solving skills. - Attention to detail and accuracy. - Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration. - Willingness to proactively engage team members to obtain needs. - Inquisitive mindset — always asking why, challenging the status quo. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Open to learn and listen to others - Continuous improvement mindset
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