Senior Planner/Buyer

AMETEK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a Senior Planner/Buyer in San Diego, California. In this role, you will manage production planning, procurement, and scheduling processes to ensure on-time delivery. Your work will involve collaboration with suppliers and various departments to maintain inventory accuracy and resolve issues.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in manufacturing planning systems. We offer competitive compensation, health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production control.
• Experience working with ERP Manufacturing Planning Systems.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning and material procurement.
• Develop and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies.

Skills

Production control

Inventory management

ERP Manufacturing Planning Systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle ERP

Job description

Join our AMETEK IntelliPower team, where we design and deliver high‑performance, ruggedized uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and frequency/voltage conversion solutions to safeguard mission‑critical operations. Be a part of a team that ensures the reliability and protection of essential systems in the toughest environments, making a direct impact on critical industries worldwide!

Job Summary

The Senior Planner/Buyer will manage production planning, material procurement, and scheduling to ensure on‑time delivery and smooth production flow. The position works closely with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and customer service to maintain inventory accuracy, prevent shortages, and resolve scheduling or material issues. The hire will also help monitor key metrics and support improvements across planning and supply‑chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Plan and procure raw materials, sub‑assembly components, and services to support production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Release, prioritize and monitor work orders through the manufacturing process.
• Coordinate with production leadership to resolve scheduling conflicts and material constraints.
• Manage all future revenue planning and pre‑drive of MRP ahead of customer purchase orders, owning the SIOP process to ensure revenue build‑plan achievement each month.
• Expedite critical materials and manage supplier performance to prevent production delays.
• Analyze material requirements using MRP systems and maintain accurate planning data.
• Track production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing customer priorities.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, shipping, and sales to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
• Monitor key performance indicators such as OTD, inventory turns, schedule adherence and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, inventory management and production efficiency.
• Prepare reports on production status, material shortages, and supply‑chain risk management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent experience/certifications in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production control, master planning, revenue management, and inventory management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with ERP Manufacturing Planning Systems, primarily MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and MRP‑II (Manufacturing Resource Planning).
• Minimum of 2+ years of related experience in purchasing in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience and understanding of requisitioning, purchasing, stocking, control, and issuance of inventory.
• Knowledge of BOM (Bill of Materials) structures and drawing standards (ASME Y14.x).
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, or equivalent for BOM updates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written communication skills; ability to compose clear, professional notification emails and procedural instructions.
• High attention to detail; able to identify inconsistencies.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in production planning in a high‑mix, engineered‑to‑order electro/ mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to develop and improve ERP processes, purchasing support processes, and reporting that allows for clear understanding of improvement areas in the SIOP, planning, and material procurement processes.
• Capable of generating and managing complex spreadsheets and reports utilizing Microsoft Excel (pivot tables) and Microsoft Word.
• Capable of reporting to senior management with accountable metric‑based goal attainment and clear plans for improvement of processes.
• APICS certification is highly desirable.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Exciting, fast‑paced environment where you could make a true impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.

Location

San Diego, California.

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000 – $120,000 USD. No incentive.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.