The Sr. Buyer Planner will play a critical role in the procurement and planning of electronic components to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Iteris is dedicated to supporting the transportation sector, reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, this role requires strategic and detailed-oriented professional who can handle supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies in alignment with the organizations goals.

What you will be doing:

Create and manage the master production schedule (MPS) to conform to planned revenue, capacity levels, as well as planned monthly shipping goals
Purchase of direct materials and equipment to meet the needs of our Customers
Release of materials from blanket orders to support manufacturing schedules
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable outcomes for Iteris
Plan, control, and prepare the final assembly schedule (FAS) based on backlog and actual bookings
Support Supply Management goals for inventory levels, cycle times and turns while maintaining adequate inventory to satisfy customer demand
Coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, Sales/Marketing, Shipping and Receiving and QA to ensure best practices of material and information flow throughout supply chain
Evaluate MRP results and manage MRP exception messages in a manner that support the production schedule and customer needs
Release, track, process and close planned orders
Place material requisitions and purchase orders as required to support manufacturing production plans
Analyze and control inventory in accordance with inventory policies and within inventory turnover targets
Work on continuously improving product lead-time, on-time delivery, reducing WIP inventory, reducing finished goods and raw material inventory
Review and maintain master data attributes such as lead-time, procurement types, planning strategies, MRP types, lot size, safety stock, and planner/buyer/scheduler codes to ensure that MRP suggestions are based on accurate data
Assist with and perform cycle counts and develop countermeasures for any deficiencies
Understand and reduce work order variances, especially those related to materials, and work with the cross-functional team to reduce and eliminate variances
Work with the cross-functional team and management to continuously improve inventory controls, scheduling strategies, and ordering policies to drive optimal inventory levels
Support annual productivity improvements in the form of cost reductions and other objectives of the
Purchasing Department
Proactively drive supplier related issues to closure
Monitor supplier performance, prepare and submit forecasts, and ensure the facility has all materials necessary to operate efficiently
Schedule and expedite deliveries as required to meet customer demands. Identify problem areas that impact delivery and quality performance and initiate corrective actions
Maintain mutually beneficial long-term relationships with assigned suppliers in an effort to foster continuous improvement and feedback. This includes following the Company's Service's Code of Business Conduct
Ensure prompt disposition of SCAR's to minimize impact to the production schedule
Coordinate ECO activity within the supply chain and the implementation of changes
Develop and maintain working knowledge of assigned Company products and processes to complete all assigned responsibilities in a satisfactory manner
Comply with and support company policies and procedures and Quality systems - Participate actively in Lean activities
Develop and maintain ownership for customer satisfaction by demonstrating ownership for resolving supply chain delivery issues, obtaining answers, communicating customer requirements fully, and meeting customer request dates

What you need to be successful in this role:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field
Over five years of purchasing/planning experience in electronic and/or electro-mechanical manufacturing
APICS Certification a plus
Requires knowledge and understanding of ERP systems
Oracle Fusion ERP experience is preferred
Focus on Production Planning is preferred
Must be able to work in a cross-functional environment
Able to manage several tasks simultaneously
Verbal and written communication skills
Organizational, listening, and problem-solving skills
Mathematics and analytic skills
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Leadership skills and traits
Technology literate

Iteris anticipates paying a base salary between $97,500 and $108,600 for this role. Actual pay offered may be below or above these amounts, depending on the individual's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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What's in it for you:

Incentive-based yearly bonus
401(k) with immediate matching and no vesting period
Open Paid-Time-Off [PTO]
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Medical reimbursement plans
Disability coverage
Family-friendly programs
Education assistance program
In-house training programs

Iteris, Inc. is a provider of smart mobility infrastructure management solutions and part of the Almaviva Group businesses serving the transportation and logistics industry. Iteris' cloud-enabled solutions help public transportation agencies, municipalities, commercial entities, and other transportation infrastructure providers monitor, visualize, and optimize mobility infrastructure to make mobility safe, efficient, and sustainable. As a pioneer in intelligent transportation systems technology, Iteris' advanced detection sensors, mobility and traffic data, software-as-a-service offerings, and consulting services represent a comprehensive range of mobility infrastructure management solutions that serve customers in the United States and internationally. For more information, visit Iteris' website at www.iteris.com.

The Almaviva Group designs, implements, and manages advanced technological solutions and systems and related logistics structures for companies and public administrations operating in a variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, transport, logistics, agriculture, digital health, defense and security, energy, utilities, financial services, industry, telecommunications, and media. For more information, visit Almaviva's website at www.almaviva.it.

Iteris, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Iteris, Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. A valid driver's license may be required based on essential duties.

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