Strategic Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

Marketlab; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marketlab, based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Buyer/Planner to lead end-to-end supply planning and purchasing for a portfolio of suppliers and SKUs. You will partner with Product Management and Sourcing on new launches and build reliable supply pipelines to support growth.

You will set planning parameters, monitor inventories, and drive process improvements. The role requires 2–5 years in supply chain or purchasing, experience with NetSuite or similar ERP, and strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or inventory planning.
• Experience managing a high-SKU distribution environment is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.
• Strong time management and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner for planning and purchasing tasks within an assigned portfolio of suppliers and SKUs, ensuring end-to-end execution from demand signal through final delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Management and Sourcing to manage supply for new product launches and build reliable supply pipelines.
• Establish supply planning parameters by reviewing ABC classifications and reorder points against demand; monitor inventory levels and adjust plans as needed.
• Issue, track, and manage standard and dropship purchase orders while maintaining delivery date accuracy and expediting late orders.
• Maintain ERP data accuracy including lead times, ROPs, MOQs, and supplier contacts.
• Identify opportunities to modernize legacy workflows and streamline daily purchasing/planning operations.
• Facilitate post-purchase activities including RTV, service requests, and replacement part ordering.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve vendor invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Sourcing on vendor performance monitoring, contracts, and supplier lifecycle management.

Skills

Inventory planning

Purchasing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelora0s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marketlab, based in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Buyer/Planner to lead end-to-end supply planning and purchasing for a portfolio of suppliers and SKUs. You will partner with Product Management and Sourcing on new launches and build reliable supply pipelines to support growth.

You will set planning parameters, monitor inventories, and drive process improvements. The role requires 2–5 years in supply chain or purchasing, experience with NetSuite or similar ERP, and strong communication skills for