Materials Planner & Purchasing Analyst

TDK-Lambda Americas; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. in San Diego, California is seeking a Buyer/Planner to coordinate purchasing and material planning to ensure supply for operations and customer commitments.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to manage schedules, maintain accurate planning data, and support on-time shipments. The role requires 2+ years in purchasing or supply-chain, ERP/MRP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in purchasing, material planning, inventory control, logistics, or related supply-chain role.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and maintaining data.
• Understanding of purchasing, supply and demand, material planning, forecasting, replenishment, inventory management, and logistics.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, sorting and filtering.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to review numbers, identify discrepancies, and prepare routine reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently within procedures and approval limits; escalate when needed.
• Proficiency with Outlook and standard business apps; quick learner of new systems.

Responsibilities

• Review approved requisitions and MRPs and plan purchases based on demand and priorities.
• Confirm supplier pricing, availability, and delivery information.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and bid requests within authority.
• Perform material planning and scheduling for assigned products.
• Monitor supplier confirmations and open orders; coordinate delivery and expedite late shipments.
• Update ERP dates and records to keep data current.
• Analyze demand, inventory, usage, and shipment data; support forecasting.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure material availability and on-time shipment.
• Investigate delivery, quality, invoice, and receipt discrepancies and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate authorized product changes as required.
• Coordinate supplier returns with supplier, Quality, and Warehouse for NCMRs and replacement orders.
• Monitor and process Advance Shipping Notifications (ASNs).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. in San Diego, California is seeking a Buyer/Planner to coordinate purchasing and material planning to ensure supply for operations and customer commitments.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to manage schedules, maintain accurate planning data, and support on-time shipments. The role requires 2+ years in purchasing or supply-chain, ERP/MRP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.