Buyer Planner

We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer Planner to oversee end-to-end purchasing and inventory management for all direct spend related to packaging and dry ingredients. This mission-critical role ensures continuous material availability while maintaining lean inventory levels and supporting operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with Production, Operations, suppliers, and warehouse teams to proactively manage procurement activities, supplier relationships, and inventory planning to prevent disruptions and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment orders and inventory of boxes, bottles, caps, labels, and dry ingredients to support production.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Manage current supplier relationships to ensure reliable partnerships and effective communication.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, and Warehouse teams to proactively identify and resolve material availability issues.
• Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, and service through weekly analysis of open inbound orders and supplier commitments.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm shipment status, resolve delivery issues, address performance concerns, and support continuity of supply.
• Coordinate inventory movements between vendor and 3PL warehouses.
• Manage packaging and dry ingredient KPIs to track performance, inventory health, and support continuous improvement.
• Manage MRP outputs in Excel/ERP system to support material planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and manufacturing (CPG experience required).
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications.
• Working knowledge of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and ability to verify delivered products meet specifications.
• MRP experience required (NetSuite preferred).
• Excellent professional oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Detailed understanding of accounting principles including Cash Flow, Profit and Loss statements, and Cost of Goods Sold.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, communicate, and execute detailed work plans that support operational improvement.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Working Conditions

• Use of computer, keyboard, and telephone required.
• Occasionally functions in the manufacturing environment where temperatures are around 35 degrees.
• May require travel via car or airplane, up to 10% of the time, or as needed, including occasional work on nights and weekends.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of equipment that may weigh up to 20 lbs.
• Requires extended periods of sitting and working at a computer screen.

Schedule

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Pay

Salary ranges from $71,000 to $80,000.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks at 100% pay.
• 401(k) match to help you plan for the future.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Juice benefits: complimentary products to keep you fueled and refreshed.