Senior Buyer / Planner

What You'll Do: Manage daily ERP messages in SAP to monitor short and long-term material requirements and ensure material availability Control material flow from suppliers through the production floor to support on-time delivery objectives Send weekly open order reports to suppliers to verify schedule accuracy and update SAP with current delivery commitments Monitor supplier on-time delivery performance and escalate chronic issues to the commodity manager Track supplier quality performance and flag recurring concerns through appropriate channels Conduct daily expediting activities to maintain high service levels and minimize production disruptions Identify material shortage risks, perform shortage analysis, and communicate status to cross-functional teams Develop and implement countermeasures for delivery risks before they impact the production schedule What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of experience in supply chain, materials planning, or operations in a manufacturing environment Hands-on ERP experience required - SAP strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable to delivery commitments Strong analytical and organizational skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach Effective communicator - comfortable escalating issues and driving resolution across teams Why This Role This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with a defense manufacturer where your work directly supports production continuity and customer delivery - not a back-office planning function but a frontline operational discipline with real accountability and real rewards.