Senior Buyer Planner

Rocket-Farms; Half Moon Bay (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Rocket Farms, a leader in sustainable plant production, seeks a Senior Buyer/Planner to translate forecasts into purchasing plans, optimize inventory, and collaborate across Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.

You will manage MRP, supplier relationships, and logistics to ensure material availability for production across facilities and contract partners. A Bachelor’s in a related field and 5+ years in purchasing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in purchasing, procurement, material planning, or supply chain in manufacturing or production.
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, packaging, or similar industries preferred.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Translate sales forecasts and production requirements into purchasing and replenishment plans.
• Maintain the MRP system, item master data, BOMs, and inventory control.
• Collaborate with Sales, S&OP, Product Development, Horticulture, and Operations to balance supply/demand.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing, PO execution, supplier follow-up, and material availability.
• Procure live plant products, packaging supplies, and other production components.
• Analyze inventory, lead times, safety stock, and supplier performance for better decisions.
• Develop procurement SOPs to improve efficiency and cost control.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional coordination

Negotiation

Inventory planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Senior Buyer/Planner

Business Travel: Up to 10%

Grow a Brighter Future with Rocket Farms

At Rocket Farms, we cultivate more than plants - we cultivate innovation, sustainability, and lasting partnerships. As industry leaders rooted in decades of experience, we bring trend-forward, high-quality plants to market with purpose and care. Join a company committed to environmental stewardship, customer success, and growing a greener tomorrow.

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer/Planner plays a key role in purchasing, material planning, and supply chain operations at Rocket Farms. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy & Supply, this role translates sales forecasts and production requirements into purchasing plans that ensure timely material availability while optimizing inventory, cost, quality, and delivery.

This position serves as a key link between Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain, helping ensure material requirements stay aligned with changing demand and production needs across Rocket Farms facilities, contract growers, and co-packers.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate sales forecasts, production requirements, inventory levels, open purchase orders, and supplier lead times into actionable purchasing and replenishment plans.
• Maintain and oversee the MRP system, including item master data, new item setup, item codes, bill of materials creation and maintenance, and inventory control.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, S&OP, Product Development, Horticulture, and Operations to proactively reconcile supply and demand and address shortages, excess inventory, or changing production needs.
• Lead day-to-day purchasing and material planning activities, including order replenishment, purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, and material availability.
• Procure live plant products, floral décor, packaging supplies, and other components essential to production and packing.
• Analyze inventory, material usage, lead times, safety stock, supplier performance, and production requirements to support effective purchasing decisions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and lead pricing, contract negotiations, cost reviews, risk assessments, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Support logistics and receiving by overseeing import processes, inbound transportation, inter-facility transfers, and contingency planning.
• Monitor vendor inventory reports and timely deliveries; assist with invoice verification and approvals.
• Develop and standardize procurement and material planning SOPs to improve efficiency, inventory control, and cost management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, material planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing or production-driven environment.
• Experience in horticulture, agriculture, food, consumer products, packaging, or similar industries strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems, including material planning, purchasing, inventory management, item master maintenance, and bill of materials creation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience translating sales forecasts and production requirements into purchasing and material plans.
• Strong understanding of inventory planning, supplier lead times, safety stock, material availability, and purchasing requirements.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales and Operations to proactively balance supply and demand.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Proven abilities in planning, negotiating, and managing purchasing activities across multiple product categories.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and qualify for company-sponsored vehicle insurance.

This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed in the Position Summary are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees interested in learning more about the essential duties and responsibilities of this position should complete the Position Interest Form and submit it to the Human Resources Department.

Compensation

$100,000 - $110,528

Pay decisions are made based on the unique circumstances of each candidate and position.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• other benefits to eligible employees