Tactical Buyer & Planner (Hydronics)

Danfoss; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Tactical Buyer & Planner (Hydronics) in Tallahassee to ensure timely material availability for a new valve train assembly line. You’ll blend purchasing and production planning to support delivery performance and inventory targets as the operation scales.

You will coordinate with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and European counterparts to transition sourcing activities to the Tallahassee site while building robust processes for future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment, or relevant practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in operational procurement, purchasing, materials planning, or supply chain in production/industrial settings.
• Hands-on SAP experience with purchasing, planning, production orders, or MRP activities; other ERP experience considered with strong background.
• Experience securing materials balancing availability, delivery requirements, and inventory targets.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills to interpret procedures and coordinate with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase material requirements in SAP using demand, forecasts, and MRP data to keep the line supplied while maintaining inventory levels.
• Monitor and manage open purchase orders; expediting or rescheduling materials as needed to protect production schedules and customer deliveries.
• Coordinate with suppliers, assembly teams, Operations, Customer Service, Supplier Quality, and Procurement to resolve constraints and align future needs.
• Maintain production orders, inventory movements, ordering quantities, and MRP data to improve accuracy and support delivery targets.
• Implement engineering changes and transition purchasing/planning to the Tallahassee operation to build dependable processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Tactical Buyer & Planner (Hydronics)

Req ID: 52393 Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Associate

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As our Tactical Buyer Planner, you’ll help launch a new Hydronics valve train assembly line in Tallahassee by ensuring the right materials are available when production needs them. You’ll combine operational purchasing and production planning to maintain delivery performance, inventory accuracy, and effective inventory levels.

You’ll also help transition material sourcing and planning activities from European counterparts to the United States, giving you the opportunity to shape processes within a growing manufacturing operation.

Success in this role means enabling reliable production, meeting customer delivery commitments, and achieving inventory targets as the new operation scales.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Plan and purchase material requirements in SAP, using production demand, sales forecasts, and MRP data to keep the assembly line supplied while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitor and manage open purchase orders, expediting or rescheduling materials when necessary to protect production schedules and customer deliveries.
• Coordinate with suppliers, assembly teams, Operations, Customer Service, Supplier Quality, and Procurement to resolve supply constraints and align current and future production needs.
• Maintain production orders, inventory movements, ordering quantities, and part-level MRP data to improve inventory accuracy and support delivery and inventory-turn targets.
• Implement engineering changes and help transition purchasing and planning responsibilities from European colleagues to the Tallahassee operation, building dependable processes as the manufacturing line develops.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) or equivalent relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. A degree is not strictly required when you bring relevant practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in operational procurement, purchasing, materials planning, or supply chain, typically gained through 3 or more years of relevant experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Hands-on SAP experience and the ability to work with purchasing, planning, production-order, or MRP-related activities with limited ramp-up time. Comparable ERP experience may be considered when paired with strong relevant experience.
• Experience securing materials for production, with the judgment to balance material availability, customer delivery requirements, and inventory targets.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills, including the ability to interpret technical procedures, analyze supply requirements, and communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional partners.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in automotive, industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, or another production-focused environment with complex material requirements.
• APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, a related supply-chain credential, or a commitment to obtain certification. Certification sponsorship is available.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.