Strategic Buyer & Planner: Forecast & Inventory

TEKsystems; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Cary, NC is seeking a Buyer Planner to support the Supply Chain team within the Finance organization. You will strategically source materials and services at the lowest total cost and partner cross-functionally to develop forecast and execution plans to secure inventory authorization.

This hybrid contract-to-hire role requires 5+ years in material demand planning, experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and strong collaboration with suppliers, field teams, and accounting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of material demand planning experience.
• Experience with Oracle or ERP systems.
• Customer service experience.
• Cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, approvals, reconciliation, and projections.
• Support new product introductions and obsolescence strategy.
• Provide metrics on forecast accuracy and inventory exposure.
• Develop spares strategy and negotiate with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers, field teams, and accounting on forecasts.

Skills

Material demand planning

ERP (Oracle)

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Lifecycle planning

Job description

TEKsystems in Cary, NC is seeking a Buyer Planner to support the Supply Chain team within the Finance organization. You will strategically source materials and services at the lowest total cost and partner cross-functionally to develop forecast and execution plans to secure inventory authorization.

This hybrid contract-to-hire role requires 5+ years in material demand planning, experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and strong collaboration with suppliers, field teams, and accounting.