Senior Buyer & Planner — Onsite Costa Mesa (CDMO, GMP)

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior Buyer/Planner to support procurement, material planning, inventory management, and supply chain activities for GMP drug product manufacturing in a fast-paced CDMO setting.

The role requires strong experience in ERP/MRP-driven planning, supplier management, and cycle counts, with a track record of ensuring timely availability of materials for manufacturing schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–10+ years in Buyer/Planner, Supply Chain, or procurement within life sciences.
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory control.
• Proven ability to manage direct and indirect materials.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain material requirements plans based on schedules and forecasted demand.
• Develop purchasing plans and procure raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform cycle counts and audits.
• Analyze ERP/MRP data to support planning and decision-making.
• Manage supplier relationships, POs, vendor performance, and qualifications.
• Develop demand forecasts and supply plans aligned with production schedules.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP/MRP planning

Supplier management

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

Redbock - an NES Fircroft company in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Senior Buyer/Planner to support procurement, material planning, inventory management, and supply chain activities for GMP drug product manufacturing in a fast-paced CDMO setting.

The role requires strong experience in ERP/MRP-driven planning, supplier management, and cycle counts, with a track record of ensuring timely availability of materials for manufacturing schedules.