Planner/Buyer I

TT Electronics plc; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TT Electronics plc is hiring a Planner/Buyer I to help keep production moving by aligning materials, schedules, and resources with customer commitments. You will work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Sales Ops to plan production, manage material availability, and support efficient manufacturing processes in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates bring an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field and 0–2 years of planning or purchasing experience, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 0–2 years of planning, purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• ERP experience preferred and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production work orders in the ERP system.
• Generate and manage purchase orders for production materials.
• Monitor material availability and communicate shortages or risks.
• Support production scheduling activities for assigned product lines.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding order status and delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate planning and purchasing data in ERP systems.
• Support inventory accuracy and material availability initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning and supply chain issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

ERP experience

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Company Overview

COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY!

When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world‑class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview And Responsibilities

Keep Production Moving. Drive Supply Chain Success.

Are you highly organized, detail‑oriented, and motivated by solving challenges in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? Join TT Electronics as a Planner/Buyer I and play an essential role in ensuring materials, schedules, and resources align to support customer commitments and operational success.

In this role, you'll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Sales Operations, and suppliers to plan production, manage material availability, and support efficient manufacturing processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career supply chain professional looking to build expertise in planning, purchasing, and ERP systems within a collaborative, high‑performing team.

What You’ll Do

• Create and maintain production work orders within the ERP system.
• Generate and manage purchase orders for production materials.
• Monitor material availability and communicate potential shortages or risks.
• Support production scheduling activities for assigned product lines.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding order status and delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate planning and purchasing information within ERP systems.
• Support inventory accuracy and material availability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Sales Operations to resolve planning and supply chain issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational performance.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of planning, purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Must meet ITAR requirements.

Why TT Electronics?

• Build a strong foundation in supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Gain hands‑on experience with planning, purchasing, and ERP systems.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Contribute directly to customer satisfaction and operational success.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.

If you're passionate about organization, problem‑solving, and supporting operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Join TT Electronics and help keep innovation moving forward.

TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited resumes from third parties. Any resumes submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.