Church & Dwight

Senior Global Buyer Planner

USA, Fort Collins, CO · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$93k-$132kDetected 20 days ago

SalesLogisticsProcurementERPInventory ManagementCustomer SupportCommunicationAdaptability

About the role

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely, cost-effective supply of finished goods across our global network.
The Senior Global Buyer Planner will be responsible for demand-driven supply planning, procurement execution, supplier management, and inventory optimization across multiple global manufacturing locations.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in supply planning, purchasing, inventory management, and global manufacturing environments.

Develop, monitor, and optimize inventory strategies to support service level, turns, and scrap reduction objectives.
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with global sourcing and business objectives.
Build strong supplier partnerships and lead performance discussions focused on on-time delivery, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
Conduct monthly supplier delivery performance evaluations and drive corrective actions as needed.
The individual will partner closely with Operations, Sales, Finance, and external manufacturing partners to support business continuity, inventory optimization, and supplier performance.
This role will monitor demand variability, adjust supply and capacity plans, manage shortages and expedites, and support product transitions to minimize excess and obsolescence.
Manage shortages, back orders, and expedites to meet customer commitments.
Manage daily communication with suppliers and serve as the primary escalation point for supply issues.
Support global capacity planning, including planning around extended production shutdowns such as Lunar New Year.
Maintain data integrity and planning parameters within MRP and ERP systems, including Oracle and ePortal.

Bachelor's degree required.
8+ years of combined experience across purchasing, planning, inventory management, operations, logistics, quality, or manufacturing.
Proven experience as a Buyer Planner or in a similar role within a global manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems.
Capacity planning and supply constraint experience required.
Strong understanding of supply planning, procurement, and inventory management within a global manufacturing environment.
Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends and risks, and make sound, data-driven decisions.
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising strong judgment.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term planning objectives and short-term execution needs.
Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to adjust plans in response to changing demand, supply, or business conditions.

Asia-based or offshore manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience planning around extended production shutdowns, such as Lunar New Year, preferred.
New Product Development planning experience preferred.
Professional certification such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPSM is a plus.
This position may also be eligible for additional compensation based on company policy and role eligibility.
Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Monitor demand variability and adjust supply, capacity, and inventory strategies accordingly.
Plan and execute smooth part number changes, product transitions, and end-of-life activities to minimize excess and obsolescence.
Analyze inventory levels, aging, expirations, and turnover to proactively reduce scrap risk.
Provide input to Finance on scrap exposure and inventory reserve considerations.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $92,500 - $131,700.
This position may also be eligible for additional compensation based on company policy and role eligibility.
Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.

The Senior Global Buyer Planner owns end-to-end planning and procurement activities while balancing customer service, inventory health, and supply risk.

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