Buyer/Planner

Winchester Interconnect • Orange, CA • 3h ago

At Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Position Summary:

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing the procurement and planning of materials, components, and services to support production schedules and customer requirements. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, on-time delivery, and cost-effective sourcing while building and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The Buyer/Planner will collaborate closely with production, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to drive supply chain efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications & Requirements:

A minimum of 2 years' of relevant experience in procurement, production planning, or supply chain management required

Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Email, Internet)

Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain principles

APICS/CPIM or related certification a plus

Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Attention to Detail

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.

Are You Our Next ACE?

Responsible for monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly delivery schedules against production status to stay ahead of on-time delivery of parts and takes action to meet deliveries

Develop and maintain material requirements planning (MRP) schedules to support production and customer demand

Reviews open sales orders to determine customer requirements

Create, release, and manage purchase orders to suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services

Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and safety stock; take corrective action to prevent shortages or excess

Completes status reports, production progress, customer information and materials inventory

Maintains the professionalism, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities

Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency

Develop internal written procedures of standard practices fulfilling required position duties

Communicate clearly and consistently across the organization in a way that fosters employee engagement at all levels.

Collaborate with other apartments to ensure priorities are met

Identify knowledge gaps and provide/propose required training to improve performance

Focuses on driving safety, quality, and productivity

Systems You'll Use:

Google Enterprise

ADP

Global Shop

U-Connect

Pay Transparency:

Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00 per hour. Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.

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