About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Buyer / Supply Chain Planner to support purchasing and planning activities that ensure material availability and continuity of supply for manufacturing operations. This role executes routine procurement and planning tasks under the guidance of senior Supply Chain team members, following established processes and ERP systems.

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Key Responsibilities

• Review material requirements and clarify demand with internal stakeholders.
• Create and maintain purchase orders and purchasing data in the ERP.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm lead times, deliveries, and resolve routine issues.
• Support daily planning activities including inventory checks and order tracking.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate risks to senior planners.
• Assist with production planning tasks and basic inventory management.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established procurement procedures.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, planning, procurement, manufacturing, or a related function.
• General understanding of purchasing, inventory management, production planning, or supply chain processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) or strong aptitude/interest in learning ERP tools.
• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and follow documented processes.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Background in contract manufacturing (CM) or components manufacturing.
• Familiarity with supplier scorecards, MRP basics, and inventory optimization principles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or another major ERP implementation.

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Location & Compensation

• Location: Carlsbad, CA (on-site or as specified by the Confidential Client)
• Estimated pay (from source): $71,622 per year (estimated)

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Why Join

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career supply chain professional to grow technical purchasing and planning skills within an engineering-focused environment. You’ll work closely with senior planners and cross-functional teams, gain hands-on ERP experience, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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Equal Employment & Accommodations

Careertakes and our client are committed to inclusive hiring and fair treatment. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please contact Careertakes through the platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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