Buyer​/Planner Senior

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Buyer/Planner Senior

Burbank, CA

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

Supported by over 80+ brands, our prod ucts are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at  and join us to own your future.

Haskel, a business of Ingersoll Rand, is a fluid and gas handling, high-pressure solution provider for critical applications in energy, defense, hydrogen, and many other industries. With over 80 years of expertise, Haskel’s leadership in the market is built on a reputation of safety, reliability, and quality.

The Senior Buyer Planner will be responsible for managing the supply chain replenishment strategy and project implementation for critical components and suppliers. The position is accountable for PPV/Inventory metrics, supplier quality and process improvements. The position executes corporate-wide objectives with accuracy and troubleshoots effectively. The best candidate will have knowledge of using MRP and purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

• Drive sourcing and cost reduction initiatives while improving supplier quality and performance.
• Lead sourcing and cost improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Analyze data and make informed supply chain decisions to support business goals.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract terms to reduce costs and optimize inventory.
• Support inventory management through MRP, Kanban, VMI, and consignment programs.
• Monitor shortages, expedite materials, and resolve delivery, quality, and pricing issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, sales, and marketing teams.
• Maintain procurement compliance, purchase orders, supplier performance metrics, and accurate system data (JDE).
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive corrective actions for supply chain issues.
• Ensure inventory, lead times, and material availability support production requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ years of purchasing/sourcing experience.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, assembly, and test environments.
• Proven success driving cost reductions and leading sourcing projects.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using databases, Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, JIT, and Kanban methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.
• 3+ years of production/manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of work order production planning experience.
• 2+ years of MRP/ERP, JIT, or Kanban experience.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and…