Purchasing & Planning Specialist: Inventory & ERP

Thorlabs; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs in Jessup, MD is seeking a Purchasing & Planning specialist to manage purchasing, forecasting, and inventory across multiple product lines within the Laser Systems & Technology Business Unit. You will support ERP workflows, lead cost reduction efforts, and coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Requirements include 1–3 years of experience in supply chain in manufacturing, MS Dynamics 365 ERP experience, a High School diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), and strong Excel

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in supply chain, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably MS Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: execute POs, vendor communication, data management.
• Planning: update forecasts, lead times, inventory levels.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to support ongoing production.
• Assist with SOPs and training documents.
• Handle vendor returns (RMAs) and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to the unit.

Skills

Ownership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Excel

Organization

Cross-functional teamwork

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Thorlabs in Jessup, MD is seeking a Purchasing & Planning specialist to manage purchasing, forecasting, and inventory across multiple product lines within the Laser Systems & Technology Business Unit. You will support ERP workflows, lead cost reduction efforts, and coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Requirements include 1–3 years of experience in supply chain in manufacturing, MS Dynamics 365 ERP experience, a High School diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), and strong Excel