Global Buyer Planner II

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is seeking a Buyer Planner II to independently manage supply planning and procurement for assigned products and locations. Balance service, inventory, and supply continuity while partnering with Operations, Sales, Finance, and suppliers.

Develop broader strategic planning capabilities and drive execution of planning strategies. This hybrid role requires in-person presence at the Ewing, NJ office on Tue–Thu, with remote work on Mon and Fri.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years combined experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, ePortal).
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage demand-driven supply plans for assigned products and suppliers.
• Monitor demand variability and adjust plans to meet customer service requirements.
• Analyze inventory levels and recommend actions to reduce shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and communications.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and follow up on commitments.
• Lead resolution of routine supplier issues and delivery disruptions.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) planning and launch readiness.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

Oracle

ePortal

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference. We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment. Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries. United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Role Summary

The Buyer Planner II independently manages supply planning and procurement activities for assigned products, suppliers, and manufacturing locations. This role is responsible for balancing service, inventory, and supply continuity while partnering with Operations, Sales, Finance, and external suppliers. The Buyer Planner II proactively identifies risks, resolves routine supply issues, and drives execution of planning and procurement strategies within their assigned portfolio. This position serves as a key contributor to planning performance and supplier execution while continuing to develop broader strategic planning capabilities.

Work Model

This a hybrid role, requiring in-person attendance at our Ewing, NJ office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and remote work options on Monday and Friday.

Role Responsibilities

Supply & Inventory Planning

• Independently manage demand-driven supply plans for assigned products and suppliers
• Monitor demand variability and adjust plans to meet customer service requirements
• Analyze inventory levels and recommend actions to reduce shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence
• Manage routine shortages, backorders and expedites
• Execute product transitions, part number changes, and end-of-life planning activities
• Maintain and optimize planning parameters
• Participate in capacity planning activities and identify potential constraints

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Execute procurement plans aligned with business requirements
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and communications
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and follow up on commitments
• Lead resolution of routine supplier issues and delivery disruptions
• Escalate significant supply, quality, or capacity concerns appropriately
• Support supplier performance reviews and corrective action activities
• Support global capacity planning, including planning around extended shutdowns (e.g., Lunar New Year)

Systems, Data & Analytics

• Maintain planning data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, ePortal)
• Monitor planning reports, inventory reports, and fulfillment metrics
• Analyze inventory trends, order patterns, and service performance
• Identify data inconsistencies and drive corrective actions
• Utilize planning tools, reports, and analytics to support decision-making
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives

Cross-Functional & Strategic Contributions

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, and Quality to resolve supply issues
• Participate in supply review and operational planning meetings
• Support New Product Development (NPD) planning and launch readiness activities
• Communicate supply risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning and procurement processes

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently meets customer service expectations within assigned portfolio
• Maintains healthy inventory levels while minimizing shortages and excess
• Demonstrates ownership of planning decisions and problem resolution
• Builds productive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identifies supply risks early and implements effective mitigation plans
• Maintains accurate planning data and system parameters
• Operates independently with limited day-to-day direction

Key Capabilities and Competencies

Planning & Analytical Skills

• Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management, and procurement processes
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable decisions
• Understanding of forecasting impacts and demand variability
• Decision Making
• Makes sound routine planning decisions independently
• Balances service, inventory, and cost considerations
• Escalates complex decisions appropriately

Communication & Influence

• Communicates effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Able to explain supply risks, constraints, and recommendations
• Builds credibility through responsiveness and execution

Organization & Execution

• Manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates strong follow-through and accountability
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 4-7 years combined experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Operations, Manufacturing, Logistics
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, ePortal)
• Experience managing suppliers and purchase order execution
• Experience supporting inventory planning and shortage management
• Strong Excel and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Global or contract manufacturing experience
• Experience managing planning responsibilities across multiple product lines
• New Product Development (NPD) planning experience
• APICS CPIM/CSCP, CPSM, or equivalent certification (or progress toward certification)
• Exposure to advanced planning tools, reporting, analytics, or AI-enabled planning solutions

Salary & Benefits

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $71,000-$88,000.

• Eligible for a bonus.
• Access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date.
• Participation in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing).
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Church & Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500.