Buyer/ Planner

Nortek Data Center Cooling

Dyersburg (TN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, Vision, Life insurance

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Benefits start day one

Paid vacation

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling in Tennessee is seeking a Buyer/Planner to purchase materials, manage inventory, and track orders to support production and customer demand. This role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve supply issues and maintain material availability across product categories.

As part of a fast‑paced, growing organization, you will optimize planning parameters, lead time reductions, and supplier performance while maintaining ERP/MRP

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field or Associates Degree required in related field – supply chain management a plus.
APICS, CPM or CPSM certification preferred.
3+ years minimum work experience in supply chain or related field, preferred.
Customer Experience mindset and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

Create, review, and maintain purchase orders to ensure material availability and support production schedules.
Monitor open orders and communicate with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery of materials and components.
Manage planning actions, including order expedites, de‑expedites, reschedules, and cancellations, to align supply with demand.
Build and maintain positive supplier relationships while assisting with the resolution of delivery, quality, and invoice‑related issues.
Collaborate with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams to address material shortages and support business objectives.
Maintain inventory levels in accordance with company targets and support working capital objectives.
Review forecasts, demand changes, and inventory trends to adjust planning parameters, including safety stock and lead times.
Maintain accurate purchasing and planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
Complete departmental standard work, reporting, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in the development and maintenance of purchasing and planning processes.

Skills

Customer experience mindset

Strong communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field

Associates Degree required in related field

APICS/CPM/CPSM certification preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.

Other Benefits

Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers
Air‑conditioned work environment
Benefits start day one
401K match
First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)

Job Summary

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for purchasing materials, components, and services needed to support production and customer demand. This role plans and manages inventory levels, places and tracks purchase orders, and works closely with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials. The Buyer/Planner collaborates with cross‑functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service, to support production schedules, resolve supply issues, and maintain material availability. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop supply chain and procurement expertise while contributing to a fast‑paced, growing organization across a variety of product categories.

Job Responsibilities

Create, review, and maintain purchase orders to ensure material availability and support production schedules.
Monitor open orders and communicate with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery of materials and components.
Manage planning actions, including order expedites, de‑expedites, reschedules, and cancellations, to align supply with demand.
Build and maintain positive supplier relationships while assisting with the resolution of delivery, quality, and invoice‑related issues.
Collaborate with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams to address material shortages and support business objectives.
Maintain inventory levels in accordance with company targets and support working capital objectives.
Review forecasts, demand changes, and inventory trends to adjust planning parameters, including safety stock and lead times.
Maintain accurate purchasing and planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
Complete departmental standard work, reporting, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in the development and maintenance of purchasing and planning processes.

Job Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field, Associates Degree required in related field – supply chain management a plus
APICS, CPM or CPSM certification preferred
3+ years minimum work experience in supply chain or related field, preferred
Customer Experience mindset
Earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
Work cooperatively with others without regard to level or status to achieve results.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight
Good communication skills and ability to work in a cross‑functional environment
Manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve the goal
Demonstrated leadership ability
Project management experience preferred
Advanced analytics and Microsoft Office skills preferred