Strategic Buyer & Planner – Supply Chain

Gabriel Group; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life_ins

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Job summary

Certor Sports is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Buyer Planner to own supply planning and procurement execution across assigned product categories. This role sits at the center of demand, supply, and supplier performance — responsible for translating forecasts into actionable supply plans while ensuring materials and finished goods flow efficiently through the business.

You will help manage the plan end-to-end: balancing inventory, production needs, and supplier capabilities,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, procurement, or sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Experience with international suppliers and complex product categories.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/MRP (NetSuite strongly preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Experience supporting S&OP processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply plans aligned to demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets.
• Support S&OP processes by reconciling demand and supply, identifying risks, and driving consensus decisions.
• Maintain planning parameters including forecasts, lead times, safety stock, and replenishment strategies.
• Monitor inventory health, service levels, and supply risks; proactively adjust plans to prevent disruption.
• Create and manage purchase orders across materials, components, and finished goods.
• Drive supplier follow-up, confirmations, and delivery performance to ensure continuity of supply.
• Balance strategic planning with real-time operational execution in support of production priorities.
• Use ERP/MRP tools (NetSuite preferred) to manage planner workbench and purchasing workflows.
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers thru regular communication, reviews & scorecards.
• Lead negotiations related to pricing, lead times, and payment terms within assigned categories.
• Support sourcing strategies and cost improvement initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with Product Development and Operations to support new product introductions (NPI) and smooth production launches.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Logistics, and Finance to improve supply chain performance.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and improved planning accuracy.
• Resolve quality, delivery, and supply challenges in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Execution focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Certor Sports is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Buyer Planner to own supply planning and procurement execution across assigned product categories. This role sits at the center of demand, supply, and supplier performance — responsible for translating forecasts into actionable supply plans while ensuring materials and finished goods flow efficiently through the business.

You will help manage the plan end-to-end: balancing inventory, production needs, and supplier capabilities,