AI-Driven Buyer Planner for Global Supply Chain

ZEISS Group; Osseo (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Paid time off

Job summary

ZEISS Group is hiring a Buyer Planner in Maple Grove, MN for a hybrid role. You will drive demand and supply planning, manage procurement activities, and optimize inventory using AI-enabled analytics.

You’ll partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Strategic Purchasing, Customer Care, and Suppliers to ensure material availability and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain. 3+ years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, manufacturing, or inventory management.
• Experience working within ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• APICS/ASCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Forecast Management with AI-assisted forecasting tools.
• Supply Planning & Production Readiness to support production schedules.
• Procurement & Supplier Management including PO and supplier scheduling.
• Inventory & Working Capital Management with optimization and KPIs.
• Digital Supply Chain & AI Enablement using dashboards and analytics.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical decision making

Data storytelling

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Change management

Risk management

Digital fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Copilot / Power Platform

Job description

ZEISS Group is hiring a Buyer Planner in Maple Grove, MN for a hybrid role. You will drive demand and supply planning, manage procurement activities, and optimize inventory using AI-enabled analytics.

You’ll partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Strategic Purchasing, Customer Care, and Suppliers to ensure material availability and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain. 3+ years of related experience is preferred.