Strategic Buyer & Planner for Data Center Ops

Nortek; Dyersburg (TN); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD

LTD

FSA

HAS

401(k) Plan with company contributions

Résumé du poste

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Buyer/Planner to procure materials, manage inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to meet production needs. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to keep schedules aligned and ensure timely material availability.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, strong communication, and process improvement to support fast-growing programs across product categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field, Associates Degree required in related field – supply chain management a plus.
• APICS, CPM or CPSM certification preferred.
• 3+ years minimum work experience in supply chain or related field, preferred.
• Customer Experience mindset
• Earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Work cooperatively with others without regard to level or status to achieve results.

Responsabilités

• Create, review, and maintain purchase orders to ensure material availability and support production schedules.
• Monitor open orders and communicate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and components.
• Manage planning actions, including order expedites, de-expedites, reschedules, and cancellations, to align supply with demand.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships while assisting with the resolution of delivery, quality, and invoice-related issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to address material shortages and support business objectives.
• Maintain inventory levels in accordance with company targets and support working capital objectives.
• Review forecasts, demand changes, and inventory trends to adjust planning parameters, including safety stock and lead times.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Complete departmental standard work, reporting, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in the development and maintenance of purchasing and planning processes.

Connaissances

Supply chain

Communication

Cross-functional

Leadership

PM

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Associates degree

Outils

ERP/MRP

MS Excel

Description du poste

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Buyer/Planner to procure materials, manage inventory, and coordinate with suppliers to meet production needs. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to keep schedules aligned and ensure timely material availability.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, strong communication, and process improvement to support fast-growing programs across product categories.