[Hiring] Buyer/Planner - Plastics & Packaging @Danaher Corporation

Role Description

The Buyer/Planner - Plastics & Packaging is responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders to meet operational demand while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements align with company needs. Works closely with other functional departments to improve business process and system utilization, focused on increasing efficiency and effectiveness of people, processes and system requirements. This position reports to the Sr. Materials Manager and is part of Supply Chain department located in Torrance, CA and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Oversee the management of raw materials and finished goods, including the replenishment of materials through Kanban, ROP, or Min-max methods.
• Establish stocking strategies that maximize sales potential while minimizing excess inventory and the risk of obsolescence.
• Place purchase orders, expedite deliveries, and monitor vendor performance while ensuring all ERP and PFEP records remain accurate and up to date.
• Manage supplier performance to ensure consistent material availability, support uninterrupted production, and maintain compliance with purchasing and inventory guidelines.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet established targets while minimizing stockouts.
• Provide cross-functional support for NPI and sourcing activities.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in Buying or Planning role or similar.
• Intermediate Excel Skills as a minimum.
• Good understanding of MRP systems - preferably Microsoft D365/AX.
• Strong analytical, logical reasoning and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Bonus/incentive pay eligibility.