Supply Chain Planner

Busch Vacuum Solutions
is a leading manufacturer of vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner I at our U.S. Headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA
.

The Supply Chain Planner I supports manufacturing operations by planning and ordering materials and components based on changing product demand. This position monitors inventory requirements, communicates with suppliers and internal customers, places and adjusts purchase orders, and expedites or de-expedites materials to help ensure production requirements are met.

Working cross-functionally with suppliers, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and other internal teams, the Supply Chain Planner I helps identify and resolve material shortages, delayed receipts, quality issues, and other supply chain challenges. The role utilizes ERP systems and planning data to support material availability, appropriate inventory levels, and overall operational needs.

This is a full-time, onsite position (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) primarily office-based with periodic time spent on the manufacturing floor.

Targeted Compensation: The targeted compensation range for this position is $60,000–$70,000 annually, depending on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and internal equity.

If you are analytical, solutions-oriented, and looking for an opportunity to continue growing your supply chain career with
Busch Vacuum Solutions , we encourage you to apply.

• Analyzes changes in demand and orders and reschedules materials and components that support production requirements within ERP.
• Selects the appropriate mode of transportation to meet requirements while keeping transportation costs to a minimum.
• Maintains adequate stock levels to support production and spare parts demand while keeping inventory at desired targets and minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Analyzes material requirements and makes procurement recommendations based on requests received from internal and external customers.
• Communicates with suppliers regarding material challenges resulting from demand fluctuations, delayed receipts, quality issues, and other supply chain concerns.
• Maintains master data within ERP, including lead times, lot sizes, planning strategies, reorder points, firm and trade-off zones, and other relevant planning parameters.
• Maintains records and documentation related to past planning and procurement activities.
• Works cross-functionally to resolve missing, defective, or unacceptable goods and develops plans to address identified issues.
• Participates in lean process improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, seminars, training, and other technical programs to remain current in material and procurement management policies, procedures, and industry developments.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field:
  Required
• 1–2 years of experience in a manufacturing work environment analyzing and recommending material replenishment, or equivalent years of formal education:
  Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel:
  Required
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems:
  Required
• Experience with SAP:
  Strongly Preferred

• APICS certification:
  Preferred

• Ability and willingness to pass a 10-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
• Most felonies are a disqualifier, misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Ability and willingness to travel (up to 5%) domestically to include overnights for…