Planner/Buyer, Onsite

Contec Americas Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contec Americas Inc. is seeking a Planner/Buyer to join our Melbourne, Florida supply chain team.

This role combines purchasing and material planning to ensure materials are available for production, collaborating with suppliers, Production, Engineering, and Quality to manage orders, shortages, inventory and deliveries. You will use ERP/MRP data to prioritize needs, address supply risks and support reliable schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Relevant experience in purchasing, production planning, materials, supply chain, or related areas is required.
• Ability to interpret bills of material, lead times, supplier commitments, and production requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP functionality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review demand, forecasts, inventory, and MRP recommendations to determine material requirements.
• Develop and maintain material plans for assigned products.
• Issue and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Confirm supplier commitments for price, quantity, and delivery.
• Monitor material availability and resolve shortages.
• Follow up on past-due purchase orders and supplier issues.
• Coordinate inbound shipments to ensure timely material arrival.
• Evaluate shipping options, timing, and freight costs.
• Maintain purchasing and planning data in ERP/MRP system.
• Support work-order and production-planning activities.
• Support engineering changes and new product introductions.
• Identify supply risks early and coordinate corrective actions.
• Participate in supply, shortage, backlog reviews and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

ASCM/APICS CPIM or CSCP

Tools

NetSuite ERP

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Now Hiring Contec Americas · Melbourne, FL

Build Technology
That Makes Life Better

Join an industrial computing pioneer with 50+ years of innovation. We design and manufacture embedded PCs, DAQ systems, IoT, and display technology used in facilities worldwide.

• Stable, Daifuku Group-backed organization
• Competitive pay, full benefits & performance recognition
• Equal Opportunity Employer — M/F/D/V

Company Scale

50+

Years in business

800+

Products in catalog

Where We Work

Global

Presence & network

FL

HQ — Melbourne

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Industrial technology that runs the world's most critical systems

At Contec Americas, we manufacture embedded PCs, data acquisition systems, industrial displays, and IoT solutions used in manufacturing floors, medical facilities, aerospace operations, and infrastructure worldwide.

Embedded computing and industrial automation

Data acquisition (DAQ) and measurement systems

Industrial displays and rugged tablets

IoT and M2M communication technology

Custom engineering and systems integration

We take pride in our craft and care deeply about the impact our products have on real people. You'll see it in employees who stay late to understand the "why."

Customer Focus

Customers, external and internal, are at the center of every decision. We anticipate needs and follow through, from production issues to custom designs.

Innovation is a behavior, not a department. From new lifecycle approaches to automating small tasks, curiosity and continuous improvement are always encouraged.

Execution

We deliver on what we promise. Cross-functional teams work in lockstep, even under tough deadlines, to meet commitments with precision and discipline.

Proactive Solving

We do not wait to be told. Employees at every level anticipate issues, raise risks early, and act decisively. This keeps production flowing and trust strong.

Why Join Us

Five Reasons to Choose Contec Americas

Mission-driven work

Every product we build serves a purpose: "Technology for a Better Life." Your work will directly impact industries that matter, from healthcare to infrastructure.

Collaborative culture

Cross-functional teams where employees are empowered to contribute ideas, challenge the status quo, and act without waiting for approval.

Innovative technology

Work on cutting-edge embedded computing, AI-enabled hardware, and IoT systems. Your projects will reach customers in aerospace, medical, and industrial automation.

Stable global company

Part of the Daifuku Group, a global leader in material handling. We offer the stability of a large organization with the agility of a focused Americas operation.

Competitive compensation

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package, and performance-based recognition programs for employees at every level.

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We are looking for a Planner/Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Melbourne, Florida. This role combines purchasing and material planning to help ensure the right materials are available when production needs them.

The Planner/Buyer works closely with suppliers, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to manage material requirements, purchase orders, shortages, inventory, and inbound deliveries. The position uses ERP/MRP data to identify priorities, address supply risks, and support reliable production schedules.

What You'll Do

• Review customer demand, forecasts, inventory, and MRP recommendations to determine material requirements.
• Develop and maintain material plans for assigned products.
• Issue and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers.
• Confirm supplier commitments for price, quantity, and delivery.
• Monitor material availability and resolve shortages.
• Follow up on past-due purchase orders and supplier delivery issues.
• Coordinate inbound shipments to ensure material arrives when needed.
• Evaluate routine shipping options, timing, and freight costs.
• Maintain purchasing and planning information in the ERP/MRP system.
• Support work-order and production-planning activities as assigned.
• Support engineering changes, substitutions, new products, and material phase-in/phase-out activity.
• Identify supply or delivery risks early and coordinate corrective actions.
• Participate in supply, shortage, backlog, and operational reviews.
• Support continuous improvement of purchasing and planning processes.

What We're Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in purchasing, production planning, materials, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related area.
• Working knowledge of purchasing, MRP/material planning, inventory control, and manufacturing supply chains.
• Ability to interpret bills of material, lead times, supplier commitments, and production requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow issues through resolution.

Highly Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, business, analytics, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP/MRP functionality.
• Manufacturing ERP/MRP experience.
• Project management skills and experience coordinating cross-functional projects or actions.
• Experience supporting multi-level bills of material, engineering changes, or new product introductions.
• Experience coordinating suppliers and inbound logistics.
• ASCM/APICS CPIM or CSCP, ISM CPSM, or another relevant certification.

Why This Role Matters

This position connects supplier execution, material availability, and production needs. It is designed for someone who enjoys solving material problems, working across functions, and using data to keep manufacturing moving.