SAP Buyer / Production Planner / Supply Chain Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Buyer / Production Planner / Supply Chain Analyst to support manufacturing and supply chain operations for Duradyne National Corporation, a subsidiary of Lennox International, in Bay Shore, NY.

This cross-functional position combines purchasing, production planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of relevant experience, strong analytical capabilities, hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred), and a demonstrated ability to coordinate across procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics teams.

This position requires 100% on-site attendance in Bay Shore, NY. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchasing & Procurement

Source, negotiate, and procure raw materials, components, and finished goods to support manufacturing operations.

Create, manage, and track purchase orders based on production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory requirements.

Develop and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring pricing, quality, lead times, and delivery performance.

Proactively identify and resolve supply shortages, delays, and procurement challenges.

Maintain accurate vendor information, material master data, pricing, and lead-time records.

Collaborate with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice and purchasing discrepancies.

2. Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.

Create, release, and manage production work orders to support on-time delivery.

Coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and logistics teams to address scheduling conflicts and material constraints.

Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to accommodate changing priorities.

Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and material readiness initiatives.

3. Inventory Management & Optimization

Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels, safety stock, and reorder points.

Monitor inventory to balance production requirements, customer service levels, and carrying costs.

Identify and address excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.

Support cycle counting, physical inventory activities, and inventory accuracy improvements.

Recommend inventory optimization strategies to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.

4. Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting

Analyze purchasing, production, demand, and inventory data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Develop and maintain Excel-based reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Track metrics including inventory turns, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, and service levels.

Provide data-driven recommendations to improve supply chain reliability, reduce costs, and increase planning efficiency.

Support continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing operations.

5. ERP/MRP Systems & Process Improvement

Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and planning data within ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or NDS.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and operational procedures.

Participate in supply chain process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Document purchasing, planning, and inventory management procedures.

Support operational audits and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

3–6 years of professional experience in purchasing, production planning, materials management, or supply chain analysis.

Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP.

Strong understanding of purchasing processes, demand planning, production scheduling, and inventory management.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across procurement, manufacturing, and operations teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ability to work 100% on-site in Bay Shore, NY.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Hands-on experience with SAP procurement, materials management, or production planning functionality.

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization methodologies.

Experience working with complex Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or supply chain operations.

Key Skills & Competencies

Purchasing and supplier management

Production planning and scheduling

ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)

Inventory control and optimization

Demand forecasting and materials planning

Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis

Purchase order and work order management

Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Supply chain KPI reporting

Cross-functional communication and problem-solving

Continuous improvement and cost optimization