Buyer Planner

Lumesse; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Brands is seeking a proactive Buyer/Planner to support our supply planning with an established S&OP framework. You’ll develop and execute robust purchasing strategies to align supply with inventory and customer service targets.

You will collaborate with commercial teams, sourcing experts, production leaders, and finished goods planners to manage capacity, secure raw materials, and improve service levels. This role offers growth in a dynamic supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• 1+ years of supply chain experience is required.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Intermediate MS Excel experience required (Vlookup, pivot tables, etc.).
• Experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the tactical relationship of raw material supplier base, both domestic and international, to ensure the execution of material purchasing aligns with manufacturing production schedules.
• Leverage and sustain advanced planning systems and optimization (SAP IBP, S4/PPDS) to develop raw material plans in supporting of purchasing strategy, ensuring efficient production management, operational stability, and the achievement of customer service level targets.
• Create and maintain critical SAP master data elements to ensure accuracy in supply and production plans.
• Help manage slow moving and obsolete raw material SKUs for proper disposition.
• Engage in regular cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and customer service to align and balance demand with supply.
• Proactively identify potential supply challenges and effectively communicate solutions.
• Partner with the product development team to ensure new product launches are executed efficiently and timely.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure timely completion in a fluid environment.

Skills

Purchasing or planning

Inventory management

MRP systems

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent work

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP IBP

S4/PPDS

MS Excel

Job description

Division Information

The Pet Care business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. Owners of dogs, cats, birds, small animals, fish and reptiles rely on our brands for exceptional value and trusted results. Our industry-leading brands include Tetra®, Instant Ocean®, Marineland®, 8-in-1®, Dingo®, FURminator®, Nature’s Miracle®, GloFish®, DreamBone® and SmartBones®.

Job Summary

Spectrum Brands is seeking a proactive and driven supply chain expert to join our team as a Buyer/Planner. You’ll play a pivotal role supporting our supply planning processes with an established best-in-class S&OP framework.

In this role, you’ll develop and execute robust purchasing strategies to align supply plans with inventory investment goals and customer service standards. You’ll collaborate closely with commercial teams, sourcing experts, production leaders, and finished goods supply chain planners to manage capacity effectively and ensure the timely availability of raw materials.

If you're a motivated individual with a passion for learning and growing in a dynamic supply chain planning role, we want to hear from you!

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the tactical relationship of raw material supplier base, both domestic and international, to ensure the execution of material purchasing aligns with manufacturing production schedules.
• Leverage and sustain advanced planning systems and optimization (SAP IBP, S4/PPDS) to develop raw material plans in supporting of purchasing strategy, ensuring efficient production management, operational stability, and the achievement of customer service level targets.
• Create and maintain critical SAP master data elements to ensure accuracy in supply and production plans.
• Help manage slow moving and obsolete raw material SKUs for proper disposition.
• Engage in regular cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, supply chain, operations, and customer service to align and balance demand with supply.
• Proactively identify potential supply challenges and effectively communicate solutions.
• Partner with the product development team to ensure new product launches are executed efficiently and timely.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure timely completion in a fluid environment.

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management preferred
• 1+ years of supply chain experience is required
• SAP experience strongly preferred
• Intermediate MS Excel experience required (Vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods environment preferred

Required Skills

• Purchasing, Planning or Inventory Management background.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems.
• MS Office experience.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong customer orientation.
• Proven aptitude for multitasking; ability to identify and manage a variety of high priority tasks and provide resolution in a calm and effective manner.
• Attention to detail; excellent organizational skills.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter

Work Environment

Office Environment

The salary range for this role is $58,988 to $80,000. An employee's pay within this range will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Spectrum Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.