Buyer & Planner II: On-Time Delivery & Inventory

Elevator-Controls; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $85,000–$95,000

Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

HSA/401(K) company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vantage Elevation, LLC in Sacramento is seeking a Buyer & Planner Agent II to manage materials, support on-time delivery, and optimize inventory. The role requires coordinating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing to align demand forecasts with production capacity.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, 2–4 years in manufacturing purchasing/planning, strong ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP, Oracle), and proven negotiation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems, ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar), and inventory control principles.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials, components, and services in alignment with production needs and company standards.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain approved vendor lists.
• Develop and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production forecasts and customer demand.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material availability and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchase orders to avoid shortages or excess.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production while minimizing carrying costs.
• Coordinate with warehouse and receiving teams to ensure accurate inventory records.
• Identify and implement opportunities for inventory reduction and process improvement.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes by ensuring timely material availability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

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

APICS certification or similar

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Vantage Elevation, LLC in Sacramento is seeking a Buyer & Planner Agent II to manage materials, support on-time delivery, and optimize inventory. The role requires coordinating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing to align demand forecasts with production capacity.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field, 2–4 years in manufacturing purchasing/planning, strong ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP, Oracle), and proven negotiation and