Buyer/Planner

Kelly Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Buyer/Planner for a premier manufacturing client in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on manufacturing planning, on-time delivery, and Kanban operations onsite, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

The position requires 5+ years in planning/inventory within supply chain systems, advanced Excel, and experience with Oracle or similar tools. Expect collaboration across multiple sites to optimize material flows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning and inventory control within supply chain systems.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Kanban, Oracle or similar systems.
• Planning, buying, analytics, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing planning to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee Kanban ordering and supplier communications.
• Handle forecasting, inventory levels, and material execution with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Global Planning Teams on international aspects.
• Report to Supply Chain Manager and standardize processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Kanban

Oracle

Planning & buying

Analytical skills

Communication across sites

Education

5+ years planning/inventory experience

Tools

Excel

Kanban

Oracle

Job description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Buyer/Planner to work at a premier manufacturing client in San Jose, CA. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary:

$35.00 per hour

Shift:

Monday to Friday, 1st shift, 100% onsite

Why you should apply to be a Buyer/Planner:

• Opportunity to work with a respected leader in the manufacturing industry.

• Join a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Play a critical role in supporting ongoing manufacturing operations and customer satisfaction.

What’s a typical day as a Buyer/Planner? You’ll be:

• Managing manufacturing planning to ensure on-time delivery to customers and overseeing the Kanban ordering process.

• Handling supplier communications, negotiations, document preparation, and records management.

• Administering financial transactions, scheduling, inventory management, and supporting problem-solving efforts.

• Developing and standardizing processes as a key member of the team, reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

• Applying knowledge of international procurement and shipping cost models by working with Procurement and Global Planning Teams.

• Analyzing manufacturing capacity to plan inventory levels, locations, and execute forecasting and planning programs.

• Promoting problem-solving around key deliverables and supporting Daily Management initiatives.

• Collaborating with material team members to ensure on-time delivery and effective material execution.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 5+ years of experience in planning and controlling inventory within supply chain and inventory management systems.

• Possess advanced Excel skills and experience with Kanban, Oracle, or similar inventory systems.

• Bring planning and buying experience, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Are adept at following written and verbal instructions and are proficient with Microsoft Outlook.

• Communicate effectively across multiple sites, departments, and leadership levels.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff

We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.