Strategic Planner & Buyer — Manufacturing & Inventory

Tidal Vision; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with 6% employer match

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Tidal Vision in Washington state is seeking a Planner/Buyer to plan, schedule, and purchase materials for our manufacturing operations. You will manage supplier relationships, inventory levels, and logistics to meet customer demands at the lowest total cost.

The role requires 3–5 years in material or production planning, ERP/MRP experience, and strong Excel and negotiation skills. Join a team that values innovation and sustainable solutions in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, purchasing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, forecasts, inventory, and capacity.
• Plan and purchase raw materials, components, and packaging.
• Monitor supplier performance and negotiate terms to reduce costs.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments and logistics.
• Analyze inventory levels and improve planning accuracy.

Skills

Production planning

Purchasing

Supply chain management

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Negotiation

Education

Bachelors in SCM

APICS CPIM/CSCP

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Tidal Vision in Washington state is seeking a Planner/Buyer to plan, schedule, and purchase materials for our manufacturing operations. You will manage supplier relationships, inventory levels, and logistics to meet customer demands at the lowest total cost.

The role requires 3–5 years in material or production planning, ERP/MRP experience, and strong Excel and negotiation skills. Join a team that values innovation and sustainable solutions in a fast-paced setting.