Supply Chain Buyer Planner

Delaware, OH | Manufacturing & Supply Chain Operations

Sky Climber is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Buyer Planner to support our manufacturing operations in Delaware, Ohio. This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules while driving cost competitiveness through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and effective inventory planning.

The ideal candidate combines strong planning and purchasing experience with a solid understanding of manufacturing operations, ERP/MRP systems, supplier negotiations, and material flow. This position plays a critical role in supporting on‑time customer deliveries, maintaining inventory accuracy, and improving overall supply chain performance.

• Analyze customer demand, production schedules, Bills of Material (BOMs), and inventory levels to determine material requirements
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to generate and manage material plans, purchase requirements, and replenishment signals
• Create and release purchase orders to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments
• Maintain appropriate safety stock levels, reorder points, lead times, and planning parameters
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Operations to prevent material shortages and production disruptions
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively address potential supply issues

• Source new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers based on quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, and cost competitiveness
• Lead RFQ activities, supplier benchmarking, competitive bidding, and cost analysis initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that improve quality, delivery performance, and total cost
• Identify alternate sourcing options to reduce supply risk and improve continuity
• Support supplier consolidation and make-versus-buy evaluations

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight terms, blanket agreements, and supplier contracts
• Drive annual cost reduction initiatives through sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations
• Analyze spend data and purchasing trends to identify savings opportunities and margin improvements
• Challenge supplier price increases through market analysis and competitive bidding
• Develop supplier agreements that improve service levels while reducing overall supply chain costs

• Maintain accurate supplier information, purchasing data, lead times, pricing records, and planning parameters within the ERP system
• Ensure item master and procurement data accuracy to support reliable MRP outputs
• Generate and analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance reports
• Support cycle counting activities, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis of inventory variances

• Monitor supplier delivery performance, quality metrics, responsiveness, and overall effectiveness
• Expedite critical materials as needed to support production schedules and customer commitments
• Partner with Quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues and implement corrective actions
• Develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and high‑risk components

• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier pricing, lead times, payment terms, and commercial agreements
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material requirements planning, BOM structures, and inventory management
• Hands‑on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Infor, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and purchasing/inventory analytics
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related…