• Buyer Planner

    Aston Carter (San Diego, CA)


    Job Title: Buyer Planner

    Job Description

    We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Buyer Planner to join our team. The role involves developing and maintaining demand supply projection models and distribution resources planning models. You will lead cross-functional meetings to execute action plans, evaluate warehouse nodes supply flow, and target stocking levels. Additionally, you will provide MPS priority mix, support EMEA and APAC supply orders, analyze NPI and sunsetting SKUs, and provide timeline models. Data mining reports and investigating inventory problems to find root causes and deliver solutions with cross-functional departments are also key aspects of this position. Leading continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives is a critical part of this role.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and maintain demand supply projection models.

    + Create and maintain distribution resources planning models.

    + Lead cross-functional meetings to execute action plans.

    + Evaluate warehouse nodes supply flow and target stocking levels.

    + Provide MPS priority mix.

    + Support EMEA and APAC supply orders.

    + Analyze NPI and sunsetting SKUs and provide timeline models.

    + Data mine reports.

    + Investigate inventory problems, identify root causes, and deliver solutions.

    + Lead continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives.

    Essential Skills

    + 5 years or more experience in Supply Chain/Operations.

    + Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel.

    + Intermediate to advanced user of MS Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.

    + Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

    + Self-starter comfortable leading cross-regional and cross-functional meetings.

    + Ability to stay organized while maintaining program/project timeline deliverables.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Preferred College Degree or equivalent.

    + Certification: Preferred CPIM / CSCP or applicable knowledge.

    + Experience with Project and Program Management.

    + Experience in the medical device industry.

    + Knowledge of supply and distribution/inventory network planning.

    + Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Familiarity with navigating SharePoint/Teams/Smartsheets.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $69.45 - $69.45/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.