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Our hardware and software solutions are built for performance, enabling low-latency, real-time video and data transport in 1000's of unique systems.\nSummary\nPleora Technologies is seeking a Senior Buyer / Planner to lead material planning and procurement activities supporting our manufacturing operations and global supply chain.\nThis role is responsible for ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and cost to meet customer demand while balancing inventory investment, lead time risk, and operational performance. The Senior Buyer / Planner converts demand into executable supply plans, manages supplier relationships, drives procurement activities, and proactively mitigates supply chain risks that could impact customer delivery commitments.\nWorking closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales Operations, Finance, and external suppliers, this role plays a critical part in maintaining production continuity, inventory health, and overall supply chain performance.\nWhat You Do\nPlanning & Inventory Management\nReview and execute MRP recommendations to maintain material availability and support production requirements.\nDevelop and maintain material and production plans based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and manufacturing capacity.\nMonitor inventory levels and implement inventory strategies that balance customer service, risk mitigation, and working capital objectives.\nManage planning parameters including safety stock, reorder points, lead times, lot sizes, and planning horizons.\nAnalyze forecasts, customer orders, historical demand, and inventory trends to identify supply requirements and risks.\nCoordinate production priorities and material readiness with Manufacturing and Operations teams.\nSupport Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities through demand and supply analysis.\nProcurement & Supplier Management\nManage purchase orders from creation through delivery, ensuring supplier commitments support business requirements.\nDevelop and maintain strong supplier relationships to achieve delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness expectations.\nMonitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions related to delivery, shortages, quality, and service issues.\nNegotiate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and supply agreements where appropriate.\nEvaluate supplier capacity, risk, and continuity of supply for critical components.\nCoordinate supplier escalations, expedites, and recovery plans when material shortages occur.\nSupport supplier sourcing, qualification, and onboarding activities.\nRisk Management & Continuous Improvement\nIdentify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, including alternate sourcing, inventory buffering, and schedule adjustments.\nSupport Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by assessing inventory impacts, material transitions, and excess inventory exposure.\nMaintain ERP master data integrity, including item masters, supplier records, lead times, and planning attributes.\nParticipate in inventory reviews and support initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.\nDevelop reports and KPI dashboards related to supplier performance, material availability, inventory health, and delivery performance.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives involving ERP optimization, procurement processes, planning methodologies, and operational efficiency.\nWhat You Need\n5-10 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, material planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.\nPost-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.\nStrong understanding of MRP, ERP systems, inventory management, procurement, and manufacturing processes.\nExperience managing supplier relationships and purchase orders within a manufacturing environment.\nAdvanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, lookups, and data analysis.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills.\nStrong attention to detail and data accuracy.\nDemonstrated ability to balance service, cost, inventory, and operational objectives.\nPreferred Qualifications / Assets\nAPICS / ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM certification.\nExperience within electronics manufacturing, industrial technology, semiconductor, PCB assembly, or contract manufacturing environments.\nExperience sourcing electronic components and managing global suppliers.\nKnowledge of inventory optimization, demand planning, and forecasting methodologies.\nExperience with Intuitive ERP or similar manufacturing ERP systems.\nFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.\nKnowledge of international logistics, customs, import/export compliance, and supply chain risk management.\nExperience supporting ISO-certified manufacturing environments.\nKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)\nSupplier On-Time Delivery\nMaterial Availability\nProduction Schedule Adherence\nInventory Accuracy\nInventory Turns\nExcess & Obsolete Inventory\nPurchase Price Variance (PPV)\nSupplier Lead Time Performance\nCustomer Order Fill Rate\nMRP Action Compliance\nProduction Line Shortages\nOn-Time Customer Delivery\nWhy work at Pleora?\nWe trust our team - you bring the expertise and drive, we give you the freedom to explore and innovate\nExcellent work-life balance - and we mean it!\nWe offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, in a fast-paced environment without \"red tape\" - giving you the opportunity to contribute your ideas and make a real contribution to our success\nPleora provides a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives which include:\n$100 annual \"healthy living\" reimbursement\nComprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, HCSA, etc.)\nEmployee assistance program\nWe offer competitive vacation, pay, and benefits such as:Competitive market salary\nAnnual company performance bonus\nRRSP contribution matching\nEmployee recognition programs\nReferral program for new hires\n\nHow you'll be rewarded\nSalary Range: $75,000 - $95,000 (commensurate with experience)\nWe are currently hiring for this position to backfill an existing role.\nAt Pleora we are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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