Buyer​/Material Planner

Position: BUYER/MATERIAL PLANNER
# BUYER/MATERIAL PLANNERSupHerb Farms - Turlock, CA 95380## Overview Salary Range $73,990.00 - $ Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Category Supply  Chain## Description
** Job Title
** Buyer/Material Planner
** Reports to
** Supply Chain Manager
** Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range**$73,990-$ Annually
** Date
* * June 2, 2026
** Job Description
**** Summary/objective
** The Buyer / Material Planner is responsible for the procurement, replenishment, and material planning of direct materials required to support food manufacturing operations. This position manages supplier relationships, ensures continuity of supply, supports daily production scheduling requirements, and collaborates closely with Operations, Production Planning, Sales, Marketing, Quality, R&D, Customer Service, Finance, logistics and third-party warehousing partners.

The Buyer / Material Planner is responsible for balancing inventory investment, service levels, quality standards, supply chain risk, and cost objectives while monitoring supplier performance, material availability, demand requirements, and third-party logistics performance. This role supports material planning, procurement compliance, supplier development, warehouse oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the organization's operational and financial success.

Success in this role is measured by the ability to maintain uninterrupted material availability while supporting production schedules and customer service requirements through effective material planning, procurement, inventory management, and supplier performance. Key performance indicators include material availability, supplier on-time delivery, inventory turns, inventory accuracy, forecast and replenishment accuracy, ERP data integrity, production schedule attainment, supplier performance, cost savings achievement, purchase price variance (PPV), warehouse service-level performance, contract compliance, and customer service levels.

Success is also evaluated through the effective management of third-party warehouse partners, supply chain risk mitigation, procurement compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.
** Essential functions
*** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
*** Material Planning & Production Support
*** Review daily production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory positions to ensure material availability for manufacturing operations.
* Execute daily MRP recommendations and replenishment activities to support production requirements while maintaining targeted inventory levels.
* Collaborate closely with Production Planning to identify material constraints and proactively resolve potential shortages.
* Analyze inventory positions, open purchase orders, supplier lead times, and forecasted demand to maintain continuity of supply.
* Participate in production planning meetings and communicate material availability risks, supplier delays, and inventory concerns.
* Prioritize procurement activities based on production schedules, customer demand, inventory levels, and business priorities.
* Monitor safety stock levels, reorder points, minimum order quantities, and supplier lead times to support uninterrupted production.
* Recommend inventory strategies that improve service levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
* Maintain visibility of critical materials and provide timely updates regarding supply risks, inventory concerns, and recovery plans.
* Support schedule changes, production adjustments, new product launches, and customer demand fluctuations through effective material planning and supplier coordination.
** Procurement & Inventory Management
*** Manage daily procurement activities for raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and other direct materials required to support manufacturing operations.
* Plan and execute inventory replenishment activities based on forecasts, production schedules, customer demand, safety stock requirements, and inventory targets.
* Review and action daily MRP planning messages, exception reports, and replenishment recommendations.
* Create, issue, maintain, and monitor purchase orders to ensure accurate pricing, specifications, delivery schedules, and contractual requirements.
* Maintain continuity of supply by placing purchase orders within established supplier lead times and proactively identifying potential shortages, delays, and supply chain disruptions.
* Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and expedite orders when necessary to support production requirements.
* Communicate potential supply risks, shortages, and delays to Supply Chain Management and Production Planning in a timely manner.
* Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, consumption trends, and supplier performance to optimize inventory investment and minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
* Maintain material planning…