Buyer Planner

Gabriel Group; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life_ins

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Job summary

Certor Sports is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Buyer Planner to own supply planning and procurement execution across assigned product categories. This role sits at the center of demand, supply, and supplier performance — responsible for translating forecasts into actionable supply plans while ensuring materials and finished goods flow efficiently through the business.

You will help manage the plan end-to-end: balancing inventory, production needs, and supplier capabilities,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, procurement, or sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with international suppliers and complex product categories.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/MRP (NetSuite strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Experience supporting S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply plans aligned to demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets.
• Support S&OP processes by reconciling demand and supply, identifying risks, and driving consensus decisions.
• Maintain planning parameters including forecasts, lead times, safety stock, and replenishment strategies.
• Monitor inventory health, service levels, and supply risks; proactively adjust plans to prevent disruption.
• Create and manage purchase orders across materials, components, and finished goods.
• Drive supplier follow-up, confirmations, and delivery performance to ensure continuity of supply.
• Balance strategic planning with real-time operational execution in support of production priorities.
• Use ERP/MRP tools (NetSuite preferred) to manage planner workbench and purchasing workflows.
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers thru regular communication, reviews & scorecards.
• Lead negotiations related to pricing, lead times, and payment terms within assigned categories.
• Support sourcing strategies and cost improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with Product Development and Operations to support new product introductions (NPI) and smooth production launches.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Logistics, and Finance to improve supply chain performance.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and improved planning accuracy.
• Resolve quality, delivery, and supply challenges in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Execution focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Location 9400 Bradford Road,Plainfield, IN, 46168,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Certor Sports is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Buyer Planner to own supply planning and procurement execution across assigned product categories. This role sits at the center of demand, supply, and supplier performance — responsible for translating forecasts into actionable supply plans while ensuring materials and finished goods flow efficiently through the business.

You will help manage “the plan” end-to-end: balancing inventory, production needs, and supplier capabilities, while remaining hands-on with tactical purchasing and sourcing activities in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of planning and execution. Equally comfortable analyzing supply strategies and solving day‑to‑day operational challenges.

What You’ll Do

Own the Supply Plan

• Develop and manage supply plans aligned to demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets.
• Support S&OP processes by reconciling demand and supply, identifying risks, and driving consensus decisions.
• Maintain planning parameters including forecasts, lead times, safety stock, and replenishment strategies.
• Monitor inventory health, service levels, and supply risks; proactively adjust plans to prevent disruption.

Execute Tactical Procurement

• Create and manage purchase orders across materials, components, and finished goods.
• Drive supplier follow-up, confirmations, and delivery performance to ensure continuity of supply.
• Balance strategic planning with real-time operational execution in support of production priorities.
• Use ERP/MRP tools (NetSuite preferred) to manage planner workbench and purchasing workflows.
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers thru regular communication, reviews & scorecards.
• Lead negotiations related to pricing, lead times, and payment terms within assigned categories.
• Support sourcing strategies and cost improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with Product Development and Operations to support new product introductions (NPI) and smooth production launches.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Logistics, and Finance to improve supply chain performance.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and improved planning accuracy.
• Resolve quality, delivery, and supply challenges in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, procurement, or sourcing within a manufacturing environment (sporting goods, hardgoods, or consumer products preferred).
• Proven ability to manage both strategic planning responsibilities and tactical buying execution.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, MRP planning, and supplier lead times.
• Experience working with international suppliers and complex product categories.
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred).
• Highly organized, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across functions and with external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401k with company match

About Certor Sports:

At Certor Sports, our passion is protecting and enhancing performance for the American sports athletes. Our state‑of‑the‑art R&D department is a leader as we design and innovate the next generation of protective equipment and performance sporting goods.

One of the great parts of this job is getting to see our products being used as you watch your favorite sports teams compete for championships.

Certor Sports, LLC does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.