Material Buyer

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Purchasing, or a related field preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) and relevant inventory planning coursework are highly desirable.
• Strong computer proficiency with ERP systems, inventory management software, and data analysis tools.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials planning, inventory control, purchasing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success managing inventory performance, service levels, inventory turns, and working capital.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning concepts, including EOQ, reorder points, safety stock, lead times, forecasting, and demand variability.
• Experience making data-driven purchasing decisions and managing high-value inventory investments.
• Ability to collaborate with suppliers, production teams, engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to prevent shortages and support on-time delivery.
• Experience with ERP systems, forecasting tools, AI-assisted planning platforms, and supplier performance management preferred.

• Ability to work primarily in an office environment with extended periods of sitting, computer use, and telephone communication.
• Occasional standing, walking, and movement throughout manufacturing, warehouse, shipping, and receiving areas.
• Ability to lift and carry materials or office supplies up to 15 pounds as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

• Own inventory performance for assigned materials, including inventory availability, service levels, inventory turns, and inventory investment.
• Analyze demand forecasts, supplier lead times, and inventory risks to make strategic buy and do-not-buy decisions.
• Maintain target on-time delivery (OTD) performance while balancing working capital and inventory investment objectives.
• Monitor and respond to planning exceptions, forecast changes, supplier constraints, and material shortages.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production, engineering, and operations teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing and customer fulfillment.
• Utilize ERP systems and AI-enabled planning tools to optimize inventory levels and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory while maintaining material availability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier records in compliance with company procedures and quality standards.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.