Supply Planning & Procurement Manager

ADP, Inc.; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Lake Nursery is seeking a Supply Planning & Procurement Manager to oversee planning, sourcing, and purchasing of plant materials to meet customer demand and production schedules.

The role collaborates with Sales, Growing, Production, and Accounting to optimize inventory, pricing, and supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in procurement or supply planning.
• Minimum 5 years in horticulture, nursery, landscaping, or related industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement plans to support demand and production.
• Forecast inventory needs with Sales, Production, and Growing teams.
• Analyze inventory, demand, and trends to optimize purchasing.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery with suppliers.
• Maintain procurement data in company systems and monitor performance.
• Support production planning and provide cost-reduction recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Multitasking

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

5+ years in horticulture/nursery industry

3+ years procurement or supply planning

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

MS Excel

Job description

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Supply Planning & Procurement Manager

Full Time Management Seagoville, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1025

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Supply Planning & Procurement Manager

Department: Sales Reports To: Sales Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt (subject to review)
Location: Green Lake Nursery

Position Summary

The Supply Planning & Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring plant materials and related products required to support customer demand, production schedules, and company growth objectives. This role serves as the primary liaison between Green Lake Nursery and its vendor network, ensuring product availability, competitive pricing, accurate purchasing data, and timely delivery of materials.

The position works collaboratively with Sales, Growing, Production, and Accounting teams to develop inventory and procurement strategies that support operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The Supply Planning & Procurement Manager is responsible for maintaining procurement information within company systems, monitoring supply chain performance, managing vendor relationships, and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve service levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Procurement & Supply Planning

• Develop and execute procurement plans to support current and future customer demand, production requirements, and business objectives.
• Forecast plant material and inventory needs through collaboration with Sales, Production, and Growing teams.
• Analyze inventory levels, product demand, and purchasing trends to optimize procurement decisions.
• Increase or decrease purchasing activities based on sales projections, inventory positions, and operational requirements.
• Monitor supplier lead times, product availability, and market conditions to mitigate supply risks.
• Establish, maintain, and strengthen professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, freight costs, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service agreements to achieve favorable business outcomes.
• Evaluate supplier performance, including quality, reliability, responsiveness, pricing, and delivery metrics.
• Resolve supply chain issues, shortages, delays, quality concerns, and other vendor-related challenges in a timely manner.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to improve sourcing flexibility and business continuity.

Purchasing Administration

• Create, review, and manage purchase orders and supplier acknowledgments for accuracy.
• Verify pricing, quantities, delivery commitments, and order specifications.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure purchasing documentation is accurate and complete for processing and reconciliation.
• Maintain records of purchasing activity, vendor communications, and procurement performance metrics.

Production Planning Support

• Maintain accurate procurement and inventory information within the company's Production Module and related business systems.
• Enter and update purchasing, inventory, and production-related data in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate procurement changes that may impact production schedules or customer commitments.
• Partner with Production Management to ensure schedules align with material availability.
• Analyze procurement processes and supply chain performance to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Develop recommendations to improve inventory management, purchasing practices, vendor performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Horticulture, Agriculture, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of procurement, purchasing, supply planning, inventory management, or related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience within the horticulture, nursery, landscaping, or related industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Teams, and related business software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to meet business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience within container nursery, greenhouse, horticultural production, or wholesale plant distribution operations.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, inventory management, or production planning systems.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and freight agreements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of supply chain management principles, forecasting techniques, inventory planning, and procurement best practices.
• Ability to interpret data and make informed business recommendations.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of business information.
• Effective project management and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically.
• May occasionally be required to visit production, warehouse, nursery, or vendor locations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Work EnvironmentThis position primarily operates in an office environment but may require occasional exposure to nursery, warehouse, production, and outdoor working conditions. The employee may be exposed to varying temperatures, dust, moisture, and other environmental conditions typical of horticultural operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementGreen Lake Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

DisclaimerThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs change.