Riverside, CA
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Job Title: Buyer Planner
Pay Rate: $25- $29/hr.
Shift: 1st (8am- 5pm)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Reports To: Supply Chain Manager
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Buyer Planner to join our food manufacturing facility in Riverside, CA. This role is responsible for managing the procurement of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging, while also overseeing material planning to align with production demands. The Buyer Planner ensures materials arrive on time, at the right cost and quantity, and meet the strict quality standards required in a food production environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional role and has a strong understanding of supply chain operations, MRP systems, and food safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing & Procurement
- Source, evaluate, and select vendors based on quality, service, price, and reliability.
- Issue purchase orders, confirm order accuracy, and track delivery timelines.
- Collaborate with vendors to resolve shortages, delays, or non-conformities.
- Monitor market trends and changes in raw material pricing.
Production & Material Planning
- Analyze production schedules and generate material requirements accordingly.
- Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, order quantities, safety stock) in ERP/MRP system.
- Work closely with Production, Scheduling, and Inventory teams to adjust plans in real time.
Inventory & Cost Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to support continuous production while minimizing excess stock and waste.
- Track material usage trends, monitor slow-moving inventory, and make recommendations for inventory reduction.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and support year-end physical inventories.
Cross-Functional Communication
- Partner with Quality Assurance to verify all materials meet regulatory and company standards.
- Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders regarding supply issues, backorders, or changes in production needs.
- Support product changes, reformulations, and new product introductions by securing required materials in advance.
System & Data Management
- Maintain and update supplier and item master data within ERP system (experience with Oracle NetSuite highly preferred).
- Generate reports on purchasing performance, inventory levels, and supplier metrics.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of purchasing records and audit trails.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and drive initiatives for cost reduction, lead time improvements, and process efficiencies.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for inventory discrepancies and supplier issues.
- Stay informed on industry trends, new sourcing opportunities, and emerging technologies in procurement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or 5+ years verifiable experience, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a Buyer, Planner, or Supply Chain role; experience in a food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of MRP systems; Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP platform experience highly desirable.
- Understanding of food safety, GMP, and quality control practices is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, reporting) and general Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
Work Environment:
- This is a fully onsite role in our Riverside, CA production facility.
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring frequent interaction with the production floor, warehouse, and QA departments.
- Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and standing/walking in production or warehouse areas.
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