Hybrid Senior Buyer & Planner — Inventory & ERP Lead

Benco Dental; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1

401k plan

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Discounts & community programs

Tuition savings program

Family-oriented culture

FORTUNE Great Place to Work

Job summary

Benco Dental, part of the 1930 Ventures family, seeks a Senior Buyer Planner to manage daily purchasing, balance inventory with demand, and mentor new hires. This on-site role requires strong ERP/DRP skills, supplier collaboration, and a focus on reducing backorders while maximizing turns.

You will collaborate with marketing and vendors, monitor PO accuracy, and drive process improvements to support our nationwide distribution network.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of purchasing principles and concepts.
• Ability to lead and unify team members toward goals.
• Expertise in ERP/DRP systems.
• Ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills.
• Problem-solving mindset; adaptable and agile.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong priority and task-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock inventories for all assigned vendors.
• Use DRP daily to place orders and review portals.
• Increase product turns to meet company objectives.
• Monitor POs and delivery dates; expedite as needed.
• Process vendor returns to clear overstock.
• Handle binwork requests and close within 24 hours.
• Weekly review of reports guiding stock moves.
• Forecast product trends with marketing for new stock.
• Review flyers to decide stock availability.
• Check buyer queue and manage workflow.
• Monitor work orders for timely item creation.
• Attend vendor trainings and continuous improvement sessions.
• Provide clear communication to internal/external teams.
• Performs other duties; comply with policies.

Skills

Purchasing principles

Leadership

ERP/DRP

Opportunity identification

Negotiation

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Independent & teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

DRP systems

Job description

Benco Dental, part of the 1930 Ventures family, seeks a Senior Buyer Planner to manage daily purchasing, balance inventory with demand, and mentor new hires. This on-site role requires strong ERP/DRP skills, supplier collaboration, and a focus on reducing backorders while maximizing turns.

You will collaborate with marketing and vendors, monitor PO accuracy, and drive process improvements to support our nationwide distribution network.