Buyer Planner Intercompany - Level II

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than 20 sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards. It is our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future.    

SUMMARY

The Buyer/Planner – Intercompany is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing purchasing activities that support internal business unit demand across global sites. This includes creating purchase orders (POs), managing forecasts, balancing supply and demand across intercompany transfers, and maintaining material availability while optimizing inventory levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization’s leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Necessary interpersonal skills include being a self-starter, motivated, creative, flexible, self-confident, deadline oriented and able to multi-task. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Manages more complex intercompany material flow, reviews forecast, analyzes demand, and resolves PO discrepancies. Coordinates with cross-functional teams on delivery scheduling and supplier performance. Begins to participate in planning activities and lead minor improvement projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities - None

Duties

1. Evaluate internal demand requirements and generate POs for intercompany materials.
2. Coordinate delivery timelines across global company sites.
3. Process and maintain accurate purchase orders and system data.
4. Resolve backorders, shipping delays, and PO/invoicing discrepancies.
5. Work with receiving, warehouse, and quality to resolve any non-conformance or returns.
6. Maintain supplier/item pricing and contract details in ERP system.
7. Communicate with internal customers and stakeholders regarding delivery status, changes, or planning adjustments.
8. Support supply planning by assisting with forecast analysis, safety stock, and demand signals.
9. Analyze demand trends and adjust order quantities to optimize inventory levels.
10. Work directly with intercompany sites to align production and delivery schedules.
11. Participate in system and process improvements for planning and order management.
12. Conduct root cause analysis of delays or planning errors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, frequent lifting and pushing/pulling. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job.

Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

General Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP ERP and MRP systems required.
• Working knowledge of demand planning, inventory control, and intercompany transactions preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment and collaborate effectively across functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree, Preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, forecasts, contracts, and system reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and global sites.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate percentages, ratios, and variances. Ability to analyze demand trends, inventory levels, and forecast data to support purchasing decisions.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in resolving supply issues and balancing material flow across intercompany sites.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• APICS CPIM or CSCP, Preferred
• Procurement Certification (APICS), Preferred

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT – N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position may work in various environments including office, factory, or home settings. Employees who choose to work from home are expected to comply with all company requirements for core work hours or in-person attendance at company meetings or events. (As applicable)

Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Ashley Emanuele at 757-452-5701.