Strategic Materials Buyer & Planner

TDK-Lambda Americas; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational assistance

Employee recognition and service award

Job summary

TDK-Lambda Americas in San Diego, CA seeks an organized Buyer/Planner to coordinate purchasing and material planning, ensuring materials and finished goods meet operations and customer commitments.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to manage supply schedules, maintain accurate planning data, spot supply risks, and support delivery and inventory goals, with a focus on on-time performance.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in purchasing, material planning, inventory control, logistics or related supply-chain role.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and maintaining planning data.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, demand, planning, forecasting, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions and plan purchases based on demand, inventory, lead times, and priorities.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and bid requests within authority.
• Monitor supplier confirmations, open orders, and expedite late or at-risk shipments.
• Update ERP dates and records to keep information current.
• Analyze demand and inventory data and support forecasting or projections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP/MRP software

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

TDK-Lambda Americas in San Diego, CA seeks an organized Buyer/Planner to coordinate purchasing and material planning, ensuring materials and finished goods meet operations and customer commitments.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams to manage supply schedules, maintain accurate planning data, spot supply risks, and support delivery and inventory goals, with a focus on on-time performance.