Hybrid Buyer/Planner — Data‑Driven SIOP & Supply Expert

IronRidge, Inc; Hayward (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Long-term incentive plan

401(k) match

Development opportunities

Educational assistance

12 holidays

Paid parental leave

Collaborative culture

Job summary

IronRidge, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented Buyer/Planner for a hybrid role based in Hayward, CA. You’ll develop supply plans, manage procurement activities, and balance inventory with on‑time delivery, partnering with Sales Ops, Customer Service, PLM and Sourcing.

You should have a BA/BS or 5+ years in procurement or planning, strong data analysis, advanced Excel, and experience with ERP/MRP and SIOP. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or 5+ years’ experience in hands‑on Procurement or Planning within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Quick study, solid data analysis capability, problem solving, and negotiation skills
• Self‑directed and able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities; flags capacity constraints early
• General knowledge of materials, planning, master scheduling and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to work successfully in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Demonstrated attention to accuracy; validates and reconciles own data and analysis before sharing it, and owns follow‑through on commitments
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills; ability to turn data sets into clear presentations for the target audience
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, graphs); working knowledge of Outlook, MS‑Word, and PowerPoint
• Direct experience with: ERP/MRP, SIOP programs, and ISO standards; Microsoft Dynamics or another cloud‑based ERP preferred; WMS familiarity a plus
• Comfort using AI tools to speed up analysis, reporting and drafting, with the judgement to verify the output before sharing it. ( preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develop supply plans and procurement activities that balance vendor capacity, lead times, and cost across a global supplier base, while managing inventory levels across the warehouse network to maintain continuity of supply and on‑time delivery from NPI through obsolescence
• Own supplier relationships for assigned categories: confirm production, shipping, and delivery schedules, and track supplier commitments and sub‑tier visibility for critical components
• Serve as first‑level escalation point for internal clients on product availability, lead times, order fulfillment delays, invoicing, and receiving issues
• Execute to MRP and maintain data integrity, including open PO accuracy in the ERP, product rollovers, ECO impacts on inventory, and obsolescence
• Analyze supply data and act on trends in supplier OTD, material usage, forecast accuracy, and spend; track and report KPIs for key vendors
• Contribute to SIOP planning and procurement process improvements, and drive supply chain issue meetings as needed
• Partner with Sourcing and PLM on transition and scale‑up timelines for NPIs, suppliers and ramp‑down of discontinued SKUs and non‑preferred suppliers

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to accuracy

Education

BA/BS or 5+ years experience in procurement or planning

Tools

ERP/MRP

SIOP

MS Dynamics / ERP

WMS familiarity

Job description

IronRidge, Inc. is seeking a detail‑oriented Buyer/Planner for a hybrid role based in Hayward, CA. You’ll develop supply plans, manage procurement activities, and balance inventory with on‑time delivery, partnering with Sales Ops, Customer Service, PLM and Sourcing.

You should have a BA/BS or 5+ years in procurement or planning, strong data analysis, advanced Excel, and experience with ERP/MRP and SIOP. The role offers competitive pay and benefits.