Buyer/Planner

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage planning, purchasing, and coordination of materials to support manufacturing. You will work with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Suppliers to meet schedules and control costs.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing or supply chain, experience with ERP/MRP (SAP preferred), strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, planning, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and material plans based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and manufacturing schedules.
• Issue and maintain Production Work Orders.
• Review MRP messages and ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning parameters to optimize supply/demand alignment.
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve material shortages and schedule changes.
• Support capacity planning by balancing material availability with manufacturing requirements.
• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, tooling, and indirect supplies.
• Maintain supplier delivery schedules and expedite orders when required.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate and comply with procurement policies.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation skills

Task prioritization

Tools

SAP

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description Summary:

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning, purchasing, and coordinating materials required to support manufacturing operations while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role ensures the timely procurement of raw materials, components, and services to meet production schedules, customer requirements, and company objectives. The Buyer/Planner works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to mitigate supply chain risks, manage inventory investments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production and material plans based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and manufacturing schedules.
• Issue and maintain Production Work Orders.
• Review MRP messages and take appropriate actions to ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning parameters to optimize supply and demand alignment.
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve material shortages and schedule changes.
• Support capacity planning efforts by balancing material availability with manufacturing requirements.
• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, tooling, and indirect supplies.
• Maintain supplier delivery schedules and expedite orders when required.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate and comply with company procurement policies.
• Maintain inventory levels that support production while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Analyze inventory trends and implement actions to improve inventory turns and accuracy.
• Participate in cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory reduction initiatives.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address shortages, quality issues, and delivery concerns.
• Support supplier risk management and continuity planning activities.
• Assist with supplier qualification and performance review processes.
• Work closely with Engineering on new product introductions and engineering change implementation.
• Partner with Quality to ensure supplier compliance with quality requirements.
• Support Operations and Program Management teams in achieving customer delivery commitments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain performance.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, planning, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment. (SAP Preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience/familiarity with cable/harness production and procurement.
• Experience in a defense, aerospace, electronics, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with supplier performance management and inventory optimization.
• Familiarity with ITAR, DFARS, and government contracting requirements.
• Experience working in ISO9001 and/or ASM9100 QMS environment.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

#FLIR Salary Range: $74,300.00-$99,100.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.