Senior Buyer/Planner (Hybrid)

Benco Dental Company; Pittston (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401k Package

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Associate Discounts

College Tuition Savings

Job summary

Benco Dental, a division of 1930 Ventures, is hiring a Senior Buyer Planner for a hybrid role based in Pittston, PA. You will manage daily purchasing, balance inventory with demand, and mentor team members while owning a key department metric.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in Purchasing/Supply Chain, strong ERP/DRP and Excel skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain required.
• 2–4 years minimum Purchasing/Supply Chain experience required.
• General knowledge of purchasing principles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock inventories for assigned vendors and meet yearly fill-rate goals.
• Use DRP system daily to place orders and review portals.
• Increase product turns to meet company objectives.
• Monitor and expedit PO delivery dates; follow up on past-due deliveries.
• Process vendor returns and manage stock levels to minimize backorders.

Skills

Purchasing principles

Team leadership

ERP/DRP systems

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

DRP system

Job description

Shape the Future of Dentistry with Benco Dental

At Benco Dental, we’re more than a distributor — we’re a partner in the success of dental professionals nationwide. Join a team that’s dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers. With a focus on growth, collaboration, and cutting‑edge technology, Benco offers exciting career opportunities where you can make an impact every day. If you’re ready to be part of a passionate, forward‑thinking team that’s changing the dental landscape, we want to hear from you. Explore our career opportunities today!

Location: Hybrid - Pittston, PA (This is not a remote role)

Senior Buyer Planner Position at Benco Dental, a division of 1930 Ventures

As the next evolution of our family enterprise, Benco Dental proudly operates under the emerging 1930 Ventures brand. Candidates may see both Benco Dental and 1930 Ventures during this transition period, while our commitment to our associates, customers, and culture remains unchanged.

Our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What’s in it for YOU?

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1

401k Package Effective on Day 1

Paid Time Off Program

Profit Sharing

Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs

College Tuition Savings Program

Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates

Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work

Join Resource Groups That Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Family owned for 95+ years

Position Summary:

Responsible for handling the everyday purchasing of assigned products sold at Benco; balancing purchases with current inventory, keeping adequate supply of product without backorders and overstocks; working on inventory planning with all vendors. Sr. Buyer will serve as mentor for new hires and will take ownership of a key department metric.

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• General knowledge of principles and concepts of Purchasing
• Ability to lead others, be approachable and unify team members to common goal
• Expertise in ERP/ DRP systems
• Ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively; negotiation skills a plus
• Microsoft Suite experience with higher level Excel usage
• Problem solver, adaptable, and agile thinker
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and/or projects
• Attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Effectively maintains stock inventories for all assigned vendors by maintaining yearly fill rate goals.
• Use DRP system daily to place orders, transfer and review MTD portals; both general and customer and/or TR specific portals.
• Increase product turns to meet company objectives.
• Monitor purchase orders by reviewing PO before submitting to Vendor, maintaining accurate delivery dates on all PO's. Follow up on PO's with past due delivery dates and expedite as required.
• Consistently processes vendor returns (overstock/slow moving inventory) to meet goals for each DC.
• Maintain Binwork requests for assigned vendors - answer and close out within 24 hours. If request can't be closed for any reason, enter issue in system. Follow up on these requests daily - noting any changes in status.
• Weekly review of reports that help guide whether items should be moved from stock to non-stock and vise-versa.
• Anticipate product trends by working with marketing to decide which new products to stock and which to make non-stock because of a reduction sales.
• Be proactive to flyers and publications. Items in flyers should be reviewed to determine if they should be made stock in all DC's before the publication starts.
• Check buyer queue regularly to manage work flow.
• Monitor/process work orders to ensure items are created in a timely manner.
• Attend training classes for assigned vendors as well as continuous improvement training, which will assist in performance of job functions.
• Provides clear communication to both internal and external associates and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards to support the efficient operations of the department and company

Do YOU Meet These Requirements?

• This is not a remote role. Candidates must reside within an hour of Pittston, PA for onsite work 2 days per week.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Supply Chain, required
• 2-4 years minimum of Purchasing and Supply Chain experience, required

Who We Are: It’s our Mission to Drive Dentistry Forward

1930 Ventures, a family enterprise that includes Benco Dental, is the largest family owned, full-service dental distributor in the United States, and has remained in the family since 1930—a family that now includes more than 40,000 customers and over 1,700 associates in the 48 contiguous states. In 2025, we posted revenues of $1B.

We provide more supply and equipment options than any other full-service distributor, an offering enhanced by a comprehensive suite of services and solutions, including office design, equipment repair, practice coaching, financing and project management, wealth management and dental‑specific technology solutions. These services are supported by over 400 professionally trained sales representatives and 300 factory‑trained service technicians who begin every task by asking, 'What does the customer want?'

This opportunity is part of our Benco Dental division, which is the nation’s largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, with a century-long history, strong distribution network, and a comprehensive range of products, solutions, and services.

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It’s more than just the basics – it includes a variety of benefits, programs, and policies to help associates achieve success in all aspects of life. We are dedicated to enhancing the well‑being of our associates and their families by providing associates with the flexibility they need to meet personal and professional goals. And because of this, Benco has been previously named a Best Workplace in PA and consistently certified as a Great Place to Work in the US.

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Benco appeared to be an organization that truly values its associates. Further, during the interview process, the members of C&P that I had initially spoken with were very kind- which made the organization more attractive.

Working for Benco has been the best career move I have made. The key word there is “career”. It has been anything but just a job for me. Benco offers tremendous opportunity for growth and job satisfaction.

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The Benco Family Foundation annually supports over 100 charities and donates 150,000 toothbrushes to children and families.

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