Buyer/Planner

Quincy · Quincy, MA (QCY-01) · USD 99,000-130,000 · 3+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

The Buyer/Planner will manage the entire value chain from raw materials to finished goods to support the production of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).
This role involves demand forecasting, inventory planning, purchasing, and ensuring accurate material flow through the company's ERP system.

Own the planning and on-time delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts and plans.
Manage day-to-day ordering and inventory for assigned product lines.
Identify and resolve supply issues through cross-functional collaboration.
Generate and analyze data to identify trends and support decision-making.
Develop and maintain processes within MRP and associated master data.
Support strategic sourcing initiatives and make/buy decisions.
Issue purchase orders for production and R&D initiatives and manage supplier relationships.
Participate in S&OP processes and support related strategic initiatives.
Develop data reporting structures and tools to monitor Demand Planning KPIs.

3+ years of significant technical procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and collaborate across functions/borders.
Good understanding and interpretation of related design specifications.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment.
Demonstrated ability to own a value chain from start to finish.
Prior knowledge of Oracle or a similar ERP system.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, supply chain, or business with a technical minor.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma principles.
Prior knowledge of Blue Yonder or similar Supply Chain Planning systems.
Knowledge of supply chain planning best practices including S&OP/S&OE and Integrated Business Planning.
Experience with big data evaluation and analysis techniques.
Experience with SQL databases for storage and custom query writing.
Experience with data reporting applications such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlikview.