Senior Planner/Buyer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Inventory Control & Analysis, Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Operations Management
Join our AMETEK Intelli Power team, where we design and deliver high‑performance, ruggedized uninterruptible power systems (UPS) and frequency/voltage conversion solutions to safeguard mission‑critical operations. Be a part of a team that ensures the reliability and protection of essential systems in the toughest environments, making a direct impact on critical industries worldwide!
Job SummaryThe Senior Planner/Buyer will manage production planning, material procurement, and scheduling to ensure on‑time delivery and smooth production flow. The position works closely with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and customer service to maintain inventory accuracy, prevent shortages, and resolve scheduling or material issues. The hire will also help monitor key metrics and support improvements across planning and supply‑chain operations.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
- Plan and procure raw materials, sub‑assembly components, and services to support production requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
- Release, prioritize and monitor work orders through the manufacturing process.
- Coordinate with production leadership to resolve scheduling conflicts and material constraints.
- Manage all future revenue planning and pre‑drive of MRP ahead of customer purchase orders, owning the SIOP process to ensure revenue build‑plan achievement each month.
- Expedite critical materials and manage supplier performance to prevent production delays.
- Analyze material requirements using MRP systems and maintain accurate planning data.
- Track production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing customer priorities.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, shipping, and sales to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
- Monitor key performance indicators such as OTD, inventory turns, schedule adherence and supplier performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning, purchasing, inventory management and production efficiency.
- Prepare reports on production status, material shortages, and supply‑chain risk management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent experience/certifications in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in production control, master planning, revenue management, and inventory management.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working with ERP Manufacturing Planning Systems, primarily MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and MRP‑II (Manufacturing Resource Planning).
- Minimum of 2+ years of related experience in purchasing in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Experience and understanding of requisitioning, purchasing, stocking, control, and issuance of inventory.
- Knowledge of BOM (Bill of Materials) structures and drawing standards (ASME Y14.x).
- Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle, or equivalent for BOM updates.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong written communication skills; ability to compose clear, professional notification emails and procedural instructions.
- High attention to detail; able to identify inconsistencies.
- Legal right to work in the U.S. and authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.
- Experience in production planning in a high‑mix, engineered‑to‑order electro/ mechanical manufacturing environment.
- Ability to develop and improve ERP processes, purchasing support processes, and reporting that allows for clear understanding of improvement areas in the SIOP, planning, and material procurement processes.
- Capable of generating and managing complex spreadsheets and reports utilizing…
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