Sr. Buyer Planner

Core Responsibilities 

MRP / MPS Planning Ownership 

• Own execution and integrity of MRP and MPS processes, translating demand into executable production, purchasing, and replenishment plans 
• Maintain and continuously improve planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, order multiples, and planning horizons 
• Lead planning including MRP runs, exception reviews, shortage analysis, and recovery planning 
• Identify material, capacity, or lead-time constraints and develop resolution scenarios with clear tradeoffs 

Purchasing Execution & Supplier Leadership 

• Execute and manage purchase orders for production materials and MRO items in alignment with approved supply plans and sourcing strategies 

Inventory, Cost & Business Judgment 

• Balance service levels, inventory exposure, and working capital through disciplined planning and purchasing decisions 

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication 

• Partner with Operations, Sales, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Finance to align plans with execution realities 

Systems, Data & Process Leadership 

• Serve as senior power user and functional owner of planning and purchasing processes within the ERP system 

Key Performance Indicators 

• MRP plan quality and execution follow-through