Buyer/Planner - Shelton, CT

DSM
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 135,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 2-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Analytical thinking","Communication","Stakeholder management","Problem-solving"]

Manage end-to-end materials planning and purchasing to ensure reliable production supply while optimizing inventory and working capital. Partner with Operations, Supply Planning, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to execute purchase orders and manage supplier performance. Own replenishment, inventory and data management, and cross-functional collaboration across a fast-paced CPG environment, including leading continuous improvement projects and system/process enhancements as needed.

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Buyer/Planner - Shelton, CT

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Job Summary

Manage end-to-end materials planning and purchasing to ensure reliable production supply while optimizing inventory and working capital. Partner with Operations, Supply Planning, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to execute purchase orders and manage supplier performance. Own replenishment, inventory and data management, and cross-functional collaboration across a fast-paced CPG environment, including leading continuous improvement projects and system/process enhancements as needed.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own end-to-end materials planning and replenishment to ensure reliable supply for production.
  • •Execute purchasing and purchase order activities while managing supplier performance.
  • •Manage inventory and related data to optimize inventory levels.
  • •Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Planning, Quality, and Finance to balance service, cost, and working capital.
  • •Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects, including process and system improvements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 135,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
  • •2–5 years in planning, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
  • •Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JDE, etc.).
  • •Familiarity with MRP, BOM structures, production processes, and S&OP/IBP environments.
  • •Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and supplier-facing skills with high attention to detail.
Experience:2-5 yearsCPGContract ManufacturingERP
Education:Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationAnalytical thinkingCommunicationStakeholder managementProblem-solving
Tech Stack:SAPOracleNetSuiteJDEERPMRPS&OPIBP

Company Brief

DSM
DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in food ingredients, nutrition, fragrances and beauty solutions, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich to provide sustainable, science-driven products and services across food, health and personal care industries.
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 2023
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