Planner/Buyer

Cinntra; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cinntra is seeking a Planner/Buyer to ensure materials are available on time and at optimal cost. The role combines planning and procurement, coordinating with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to support manufacturing and new product introductions.

The position focuses on maintaining inventory health, managing orders, and driving continuous improvements in planning processes, with an onsite location in Fremont, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in materials or production planning in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred).
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI familiarity a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage MRP/MPS processes to convert demand into planned receipts.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase and planned orders; expedite with suppliers.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet service targets while minimizing cost.
• Participate in S&OP/demand-review meetings and analyze forecast impacts.
• Support NPI by planning material releases and securing long-lead items.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Liaise with Quality and Engineering on BOM changes and nonconforming materials.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively address risks.
• Prepare planning reports and metrics for management.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Job description

contract to hire The Planner (70%)/Buyer (30%) is responsible for ensuring the right parts are available, at the right time and quantity, to meet production plans while minimizing inventory and cost. This role manages day-to-day Planned Order Actions, purchase order follow-up, inventory control, supplier communication, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to support stable manufacturing operations and new product introductions.

Job Titli: Planner/Buyer

Location: Fremont, CA – Onsite

Duration: 6 Months contract to hire

The Planner (70%)/Buyer (30%) is responsible for ensuring the right parts are available, at the right time and quantity, to meet production plans while minimizing inventory and cost. This role manages day-to-day Planned Order Actions, purchase order follow-up, inventory control, supplier communication, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to support stable manufacturing operations and new product introductions.

Key Responsibilities

• Run and manage MRP/MPS processes to convert demand (forecasts, customer orders, production schedules) into planned receipts.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders and planned orders; expedite and follow up with suppliers to secure on-time delivery.
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels (safety stock, reorder point, min/max) to meet service targets while minimizing obsolescence and carrying cost.
• Participate in S&OP / demand-review meetings and contribute materials-impact analysis for forecast changes.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by planning material releases, identifying and securing critical long-lead items to meet Product release timelines.
• Perform regular cycle counts and support physical inventory; investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Liaise with Quality and Engineering on nonconforming materials, part changes, and BOM updates; ensure BOM accuracy within ERP.
• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, lead time variance) and elevate supply risks proactively.
• Prepare and maintain planning documentation, reports, and metrics for management (inventory turns, days of inventory, OTIF, forecast accuracy).
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, including automation, BOM clean-up, and lead-time reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, import/export requirements, and record-keeping.
• Implement data-driven inventory management strategies to mitigate material risks, such as Excess and &Obsolete (E&O) and Purchase Price Variances (PPV).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in materials planning, production planning, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment (electronics, sensors, medical device or similar preferred).
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar strongly preferred).
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables); familiarity with Power BI or other reporting tools a plus.
• Experience in data analytics and strong ability to build compelling visual presentations using charts and metrics.
• Excellent communication skills — able to work cross-functionally and with suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving, and organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet production deadlines.