Hybrid Strategic Buyer & Materials Planner

Econolite; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Weekly PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Medical plans

Dental, Vision

401k discretionary match

Job summary

Econolite, Anaheim, CA seeks a Buyer Planner to support daily procurement and material planning in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will manage high-SKU inventories, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure material availability to meet production schedules.

The position requires 2–5 years in procurement, ERP/MRP experience, and strong communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 and APICS certification are a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Two to five years of procurement, purchasing, material planning, or supply chain experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support purchasing, planning, and inventory management activities.
• Proven ability to manage large purchase order backlogs and high-SKU environments.
• Some Microsoft Excel Knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proactive approach to supplier management and issue resolution.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification or related supply chain training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily procurement activities to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Review, analyze, and process MRP planned order recommendations, validating system suggestions and taking appropriate purchasing actions.
• Manage a high volume of part numbers and supplier relationships while ensuring timely replenishment of materials.
• Generate, maintain, and expedite purchase orders to ensure material availability and minimize production disruptions.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding order status, delivery commitments, shipment schedules, and potential supply risks.
• Proactively manage open purchase order backlogs and drive supplier accountability to meet required delivery dates.
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, responsiveness, and quality.
• Investigate and resolve purchase order, receiving, invoice, and inventory discrepancies.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Customer Service teams regarding material shortages, delivery commitments, and schedule impacts.
• Maintain accurate ERP planning data, including lead times, order quantities, and supplier information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to department efficiency initiatives.
• Represent Econolite professionally in all supplier and internal stakeholder interactions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Dynamics D365

Job description

Econolite, Anaheim, CA seeks a Buyer Planner to support daily procurement and material planning in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will manage high-SKU inventories, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure material availability to meet production schedules.

The position requires 2–5 years in procurement, ERP/MRP experience, and strong communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 and APICS certification are a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.