Strategic Buyer & Materials Planner

Teledyne FLIR; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Buyer/Planner to support manufacturing by planning, purchasing and coordinating materials to meet production schedules and customer requirements. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Suppliers to optimize inventory, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Experience with ERP/MRP (SAP preferred) and strong Excel, communication and negotiation skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, planning, manufacturing, or supply chain experience.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment. (SAP Preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and material plans based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and manufacturing schedules.
• Issue and maintain Production Work Orders
• Review MRP messages and take appropriate actions to ensure material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning parameters to optimize supply and demand alignment.
• Coordinate with production teams to resolve material shortages and schedule changes.
• Support capacity planning efforts by balancing material availability with manufacturing requirements.
• Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, tooling, and indirect supplies.
• Maintain supplier delivery schedules and expedite orders when required.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery commitments with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurate and comply with company procurement policies.
• Maintain inventory levels that support production while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Analyze inventory trends and implement actions to improve inventory turns and accuracy.
• Participate in cycle count reviews and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory reduction initiatives.
• Develop strong supplier relationships to improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address shortages, quality issues, and delivery concerns.
• Support supplier risk management and continuity planning activities.
• Assist with supplier qualification and performance review processes.
• Work closely with Engineering on new product introductions and engineering change implementation.
• Partner with Quality to ensure supplier compliance with quality requirements.
• Support Operations and Program Management teams in achieving customer delivery commitments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing supply chain performance.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Buyer/Planner to support manufacturing by planning, purchasing and coordinating materials to meet production schedules and customer requirements. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality and Suppliers to optimize inventory, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Experience with ERP/MRP (SAP preferred) and strong Excel, communication and negotiation skills are required.