Senior Planner/Buyer

AMETEK, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Planner/Buyer to oversee production planning, procurement, and scheduling to ensure on-time delivery and smooth production flow.

You will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and customer service to maintain inventory accuracy, resolve scheduling issues, and monitor key metrics like OTD and inventory turns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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 with ERP Manufacturing Planning Systems, primarily MRP and MRP-II.
• Minimum of 2+ years in purchasing in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience with BOM structures and drawing standards (ASME Y14.x).
• Experience 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.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and access export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Plan and procure raw materials, sub-assemblies, components, and services to support production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and 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.
• Own the SIOP process to ensure revenue build plan achievement each month.
• Expedite critical materials and manage supplier performance to prevent delays.
• Analyze material requirements using MRP systems and maintain planning data.
• Track production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing priorities.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, shipping, and sales for order fulfillment.
• Monitor KPIs such as OTD, inventory turns, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, inventory management and production efficiency.
• Prepare reports on production status, shortages, and supply chain risks.

Skills

production planning

revenue management

inventory management

SIOP coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Oracle ERP

Job description

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Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date: Jul 2, 2026

About Us:

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-assemblies 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.
• Manages all future revenue planning and the pre-drive of MRP ahead of customer purchase orders through 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 requirement 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 keys performance indicators such as OTD, inventory turns, schedule adherence and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, inventory management and production efficiency.
• Prepare report on production status, material shortages, and supply chain risks management.
• Performs 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 Enterprise Resource Planning (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 requirements in the requisitioning, purchasing, stocking, control and issuance of inventory.
• Knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs) 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.
• Due to the nature of IntelliPower’s programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally 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 different areas for improvement 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.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification is highly desirable.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral programTuition 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

Additional Details:

Location:

This role is based in San Diego, California, a city renowned for its idyllic blend of sun, sea, and vibrant culture. With a coastal climate and over 70 miles of stunning coastline, it's a haven for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Explore diverse museums, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and Balboa Park's gardens and world-famous zoo. Enjoy an active lifestyle with parks, trails, and water sports. Relish international cuisine and experience unique neighborhoods like lively North Park and coastal La Jolla. San Diego offers an irresistible mix of relaxation and adventure.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: IntelliPower:https://www.intellipower.com/

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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