Sr Planner Buyer

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Help drive transformation – at a company who is on a mission to serve millions of learners.

Cengage Group is hiring a Sr. Planner Buyer who will support our Global Supply Chain team.

• Schedule stock replenishment based on forecasts, vendor capacity, and manufacturing specs to maintain industry standard fill rates and turns.
• Monitor customer back orders and initiate manufacturing as required.
• Collaborate with the Forecast Manager to review and refine forecasts.
• Coordinate with finance business managers on profitability concerns.
• Schedule work orders with the distribution center to assemble kits.
• Manage excess stock levels to align with company goals.

• Align with content teams on new product specs and dates.
• Complete procurement of finished goods from global manufacturers.
• Ensure timely deliveries from vendors or internal shops.
• Resolve issues with suppliers regarding costing, specs, and delivery.
• Expedite jobs and arrange drop shipments when needed.
• Collaborate with the distribution center to address receipt issues.
• Work with cost accounting to finalize orders.

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as a planner-buyer.
• Proficiency with Excel, Oracle JD Edwards, SAP, or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of book manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals.

Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

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Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide.

Through our scalable technology, including Mind Tap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$67,000.00 - $ USD

Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we’ve built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.