Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

USANA Sr. Supply Chain Planner/BuyerWe are looking for a proactive, driven, and strategic professional to join our team as a senior supply chain planner/buyer. In this position, you will manage materials, systems, and services globally in alignment with USANA's strategic business plan. You'll develop, execute, and manage procurement strategies to ensure timely availability of materials and components. Success in this role requires a proven ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and make confident decisions. This role also provides key supply chain and purchasing support to Summit Nutri-Science, USANA's contract manufacturing division. What You Will Do as a USANA Sr. Supply Chain Planner/BuyerVerify ERP data accuracy and maintain ERP item attributes to ensure proper signals Develop, execute, and manage procurement strategies to ensure timely availability of materials and components Create and maintain production plans aligning with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and company objectives Analyze material requirements, lead times, and capacity constraints to mitigate risks and prevent production delays Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives Establish and maintain vendor relationships to improve the supply chain, solve shortage issues and reduce costs and lead times Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and maintain quality standards Manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality metrics, and compliance with company policies Actively pursue and qualify additional sources for key materials/finished goods, working closely with R&D, Regulatory and Quality to ensure that specifications are comparable and acceptable Background and Skills You Will Need Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent planning/purchasing experience required Five plus years in purchasing/planning or related experience in inventory management, planning or logistics Strong purchasing experience with exposure to contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost management Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred) Solid and proven understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions What Will Make You Standout Six Sigma/Lean/ISM/APICS certifications strongly preferredExperience in contract manufacturing or co-manufacturing environments strongly preferredExperience leveraging AI tools for data analytics and supply chain decision-making