Buyer/Planner (Hybrid)

U.P.PRO; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Buyer/Planner for their Oregon operations. This role offers flexibility with remote work and requires inventory management and purchasing skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in supply chain management. Join a collaborative team to ensure efficient operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience in a KPI-driven work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory availability and reverse logistics.
• Make purchasing decisions and manage orders.
• Interact with customers and suppliers on operational issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Customer Service Orientation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our team supporting operations in Oregon, with the flexibility to work remotely!

We are looking for a Buyer/Planner who can work fully remote, with an advantage for candidates who are able to travel once a month to our warehouse in the Portland area.

Candidates located anywhere in the U.S. are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to those residing in Oregon or nearby, or those who can travel monthly.

Reporting to the Oregon Team Manager, the Buyer/Planner at U.P.PRO Oregon will work closely with a team of 7-8 people to manage inventory availability and reverse logistics.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management:
• Interact with customers and suppliers on all daily operational issues.
• Align with the customer/supplier on inventory levels and forecast consumption.
• Analyze inventory consumption trends.
• Update inventory levels and document the reasons for changes in the customer BOM.
• Manage on-time deliveries according to agreed parameters.
• Investigate and report High Risk/Zero Bin incidents.
• Manage the disposition and removal of Dead/Excess inventory and record associated cost savings.
• Schedule, facilitate, and manage regular BOM (Bill of Material) review meetings.
• Purchasing:
• Make purchasing decisions, place POs, and manage orders created in the system to meet required inventory levels.
• Generate Goods Receipt (GR) if applicable and resolve any GR discrepancies.
• Manage and resolve any issues from PO placement to receipt or warehouse discrepancies impacting availability.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications are preferred.

Experience:

• 2–3 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment or related field.
• Background in a KPI-driven work environment.
• Warehouse experience is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude.
• Project management experience and ability to lead initiatives to closure.
• High level of customer service orientation.

Availability

• Weekdays, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Occasional remote evening (5 PM–10 PM) and weekend/holiday coverage (8 AM–10 PM), compensated.
• Advantage for candidates who can travel once a month to our warehouse in the Portland, Oregon area.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage