Buyer Planner

TEK Systems; Cary (AR); Hybrid; USD 78,824,000 - 106,832,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Cary, NC is seeking an experienced Buyer Planner to join our supply chain team on a contract-to-hire basis. You will manage material demand planning, inventory lifecycles, forecasting, and supplier collaboration to optimize supply chain performance.

The role requires strong ERP experience, including Oracle, and a track record of cross-functional partnership. Hybrid work in Cary with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning.
• Experience forecasting and analyzing excess/obsolete material.
• Experience with Oracle or another ERP platform.
• Customer service focus with stakeholder support and issue resolution.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and functions.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Experience supporting lifecycle strategies including product introductions and obsolescence planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across the business unit with projections, reconciliation, and returns.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts and execution plans.
• Analyze inventory exposure and report forecast accuracy and liability.
• Lead product introductions, transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Develop spare parts management and supplier inventory strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing, field ops, and accounting on forecasting.
• Resolve discrepancies between forecasted and actual demand.
• Support supplier management and preferred supplier utilization.
• Perform excess/obsolete inventory analysis and present recommendations.
• Improve forecast-to-order processes and implement controls.
• Apply long-term lifecycle management for multi-year material planning.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Buyer Planner to join a dynamic Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for managing material demand planning, inventory lifecycle management, forecasting, supplier collaboration, and supply chain optimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inventory planning, ERP systems, and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory across the business unit, including projections, reconciliation, tracking, and returns processing.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts and execution plans to support business objectives.
• Analyze inventory exposure and provide reporting on forecast accuracy, timeliness, and inventory liability.
• Lead efforts related to new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planning.
• Develop strategies for spare parts management and supplier inventory planning.
• Collaborate with suppliers, sourcing teams, field operations, business partners, and accounting to support forecasting and procurement activities.
• Resolve discrepancies between forecasted and actual product demand.
• Support supplier management initiatives and drive utilization of preferred suppliers.
• Perform excess and obsolete inventory analysis and present recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Assist in improving forecast-to-order processes and implementing effective controls.
• Apply long-term lifecycle management strategies to support material planning in a multi-year environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in material demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning.
• Strong experience managing inventory lifecycles, forecasting, and excess/obsolete material analysis.
• Experience working with Oracle or another ERP platform.
• Previous customer service experience with a focus on stakeholder support and issue resolution.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams and functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Experience supporting supply chain lifecycle strategies, including product introductions and obsolescence planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, buyer planning, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working closely with strategic sourcing and supplier management teams.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

What You'll Bring

• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance short-term execution and long-term planning.
• Strong attention to detail and inventory management expertise.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Effective collaboration skills across suppliers, operations, sourcing, finance, and business stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.42 - $32.42/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cary,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2026.

About TEKsystems

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.