Buyer/Planner

We are looking for an experienced Buyer/Planner to support material planning and purchasing operations for a growing client in Clearwater, Florida. This position focuses on maintaining accurate item data, planning supply needs, and using system-driven information to support production readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong purchasing knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to translate demand forecasts into timely material availability.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update item records in client's ERP system, ensuring planning and purchasing data is complete, accurate, and current.

• Set and monitor replenishment parameters such as minimums, maximums, order quantities, and supplier lead times to support dependable inventory control.

• Enter and manage demand forecasts for materials required to assemble finished products based on production needs.

• Add new components and assemblies to bills of materials while verifying that part relationships and quantities align with requirements.

• Analyze system data to estimate material needs for larger production runs and determine timing for procurement activity.

• Review planning signals and recommended purchases to help ensure parts are available when needed for scheduled orders.

• Coordinate purchasing activities to secure materials in line with forecasted demand, inventory targets, and production timelines.

• Identify data discrepancies that could affect planning accuracy and take corrective action to improve purchasing and forecasting results.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in buying, planning, procurement, or a closely related purchasing function.

• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems for material planning and item master maintenance.

• Strong understanding of purchasing processes, inventory parameters, and supply planning concepts such as lead times and reorder levels.

• Experience creating or maintaining bills of materials and using them to support production-related planning.

• Ability to interpret forecasts and convert demand information into clear purchasing actions.

• High attention to detail with strong data accuracy skills in a task-driven environment.

• Effective organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Compensation

$50,000.00-$55,000.00 Yearly

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