Buyer/ Planner/Analyst

Buyer/ Planner/Analyst

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

Location: Spring, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Buyer Planner/Analyst is responsible, for the U.S. region, for analyzing supply chain data, developing demand forecasts, managing inventory levels, and supporting order planning and execution. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory, and supporting new product introductions while driving data-based decision-making across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Analyze inventory turns, safety stock, and service levels.
• Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Recommend actions to address shortages, slow-moving, or obsolete inventory.

Order Creation & Management

• Create and manage purchase orders and/or production orders in ERP/MRP systems.
• Track order status and coordinate with suppliers, production, and logistics teams to meet delivery requirements.
• Resolve order discrepancies, delays, and supply constraints.
• Ensure accurate master data and planning parameters in the system.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze supply chain data related to demand, inventory, production, and customer orders.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support supply chain performance.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement using data-driven insights.
• Support management with ad-hoc analysis and recommendations.

Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Create and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data, customer demand, and market trends.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to align forecasts with business plans.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust planning assumptions as needed.
• Support SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support supply chain planning activities for new product launches.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to ensure material readiness and capacity alignment.
• Set up and maintain new items and planning parameters in ERP systems.
• Monitor initial demand and inventory performance post-launch.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in supply chain planning, analysis, or related roles.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, queries).
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Global Shop, SAP, Oracle, Sage).
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Knowledge of forecasting methods and inventory optimization.
• Experience supporting S&OP processes.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to proactively engage team members to obtain needs.
• Inquisitive mindset - always asking why, challenging the status quo.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Open to learn and listen to others
• Continuous improvement mindset