Strategic Buyer & Planner

Marketla; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Marketlab in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to own the planning and purchasing for a mixed portfolio of domestic and select international suppliers. You will ensure healthy inventory levels, accurate ERP data, and timely supplier execution to meet service goals.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2–5 years in supply chain or purchasing, experience with NetSuite, and proficiency in Google Suite or MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or inventory planning.
• Experience with a high-SKU distribution environment is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner for planning and purchasing tasks within an assigned portfolio of suppliers and SKUs, ensuring end-to-end execution of daily requirements. This role may procure from a mix of domestic and international suppliers.
• Review ABC classifications and reorder points (ROPs), and analyze historical usage and forecasts to maintain healthy inventory levels.
• Issue, track, and manage both standard and dropship purchase orders (POs).
• Maintain accurate delivery dates in the system, expedite open orders, and chase late deliveries to protect customer service levels.
• Maintain the accuracy of operational planning and purchasing attributes within the ERP system, including lead times, ROPs, MOQs, and supplier contact information.
• Facilitate post-purchase support activities, including RTV, service, and replacement part ordering.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies.
• Facilitate the resolution of product quality non-conformance issues in adherence to quality management systems.
• Collaborate with Sourcing on monitoring of vendor performance and contract compliance, and to facilitate vendor lifecycle management.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marketlab in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to own the planning and purchasing for a mixed portfolio of domestic and select international suppliers. You will ensure healthy inventory levels, accurate ERP data, and timely supplier execution to meet service goals.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2–5 years in supply chain or purchasing, experience with NetSuite, and proficiency in Google Suite or MS Office.