Strategic Buyer & Planner – Manufacturing

Kelly Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Buyer/Planner for a premier manufacturing client in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on manufacturing planning, on-time delivery, and Kanban operations onsite, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

The position requires 5+ years in planning/inventory within supply chain systems, advanced Excel, and experience with Oracle or similar tools. Expect collaboration across multiple sites to optimize material flows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning and inventory control within supply chain systems.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Kanban, Oracle or similar systems.
• Planning, buying, analytics, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing planning to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee Kanban ordering and supplier communications.
• Handle forecasting, inventory levels, and material execution with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Global Planning Teams on international aspects.
• Report to Supply Chain Manager and standardize processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Kanban

Oracle

Planning & buying

Analytical skills

Communication across sites

Education

5+ years planning/inventory experience

Tools

Excel

Kanban

Oracle

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking a Buyer/Planner for a premier manufacturing client in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on manufacturing planning, on-time delivery, and Kanban operations onsite, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

The position requires 5+ years in planning/inventory within supply chain systems, advanced Excel, and experience with Oracle or similar tools. Expect collaboration across multiple sites to optimize material flows.