Buyer/Planner

Job Description Buyer/Planner Manley Performance | Full-Time | Lakewood, NJ Our people build what wins races. You'll help find them. At RWB, our brands make performance parts that riders and racers trust on the track and the trail. Behind every piston, clutch, and exhaust is a team of machinists, engineers, assemblers, and pros who take pride in getting it right. We're looking for a Buyer/Planner, who wants to be part of that team and help it grow. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the execution of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) items, including tools, spare parts, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and safety equipment. Ensures timely fulfillment of immediate operational needs through effective procurement practices. Monitors and evaluates supplier performance, with a focus on on-time delivery and product quality, to support supply chain reliability and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Put safety first and never pass on a defect, no matter what leaves your hands. Work like a pit crew and bring innovation to finding better, faster and smarter ways to work. Run and review MRP daily for assigned buyer codes and product lines; act on action messages to release, reschedule, expedite, de-expedite, or cancel purchase orders (POs) and work orders (WOs). Develop and maintain material and production plans that balance customer demand, capacity, lead times, and inventory targets such as months of supply and safety stock. Use sales history, forecasts, open orders, and demand trends, including seasonality, to plan requirements and adjust plans as demand changes. Establish and maintain item master planning parameters for buy, make, and supply items, including lead times, safety stock, order quantities, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and order policies. Create, release, and maintain WOs to coordinate production workflow, and update them as schedules change. Perform shortage analysis, lead regular shortage and past-due reviews, and drive recovery plans with production, the warehouse, and suppliers. Control inventory for assigned buyer codes to meet targets for turns, months on hand, and excess and obsolete (E&O) reduction. Plan and issue supplier releases and blanket order schedules based on forecasts and inventory positions. Plan and process inventory transfers between company locations to support demand at other sites. Coordinate the implementation of ECNs with the cross-functional team, including phase-in and phase-out planning and use of existing inventory. Purchase packaging, and MRO/indirect items (office supplies, safety, maintenance, and repairs) in the company ERP system to support the plan. Work with Account Payable, staff, and vendors to resolve billing, invoice, and PO discrepancies. Provide in-depth analysis, including shortage, spend, inventory, and supplier performance analysis, and report planning KPIs to improve OTD, WO/PO past dues, schedule attainment, and inventory control. Identify, propose, and implement cost reduction and process improvement opportunities in planning. What You Bring Passion for what you do and pride in your work. A commitment to showing up, following through and doing the right thing. Bachelor's degree in a related field required. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred. Impeccable attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, adapting to new tasks and changing priorities. Able to thrive in a high-stress, fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and planning models) and MS Word. Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, including item master planning parameters, BOMs, routings, and WO/PO management. Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus. 2+ years of experience in production or material planning and purchasing in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on use of MRP, inventory planning, and scheduling, plus knowledge of logistics, and vendor/supplier management. Why RWB: Health, dental and vision insurance – effective day 1, with substantial company contribution to medical and dental premiums 9 paid holidays + paid Thank You Day(s) – effective day 1 Paid time off 401(k) match up to 3.5% – eligible after 30 days, immediate vesting Employer HSA contributions – up to $1,100 a year Life insurance and short-term disability – 100% company paid Paid parental leave Employee discounts on products from our brands, including Corsa, Wiseco, JE Pistons, Manley and Rekluse Wellness program with medical premium credit Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Prescription safety glasses and work boot reimbursement Tuition reimbursement $1,000 referral bonus How We Hire: We respect your time and move quickly. Our hiring process is simple: apply, talk with our team, and if it’s a fit for us both, we’ll make an offer so you can get started. Ready to join the team? Apply to get started. #ZR