• Job Description

  Req#: SRBUY002037

  Leatherman Tool Group, the leading manufacturer of multi-tools, is seeking talented individuals to join our growing team. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and a commitment to delivering exceptional products, you'll be part of a culture that values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. We prioritize quality, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence in our manufacturing processes. Join us at Leatherman Tool Group and contribute to our mission of creating innovative tools that empower people to take on the expected and unexpected, resulting in real tales of triumph.

  Sr. Buyer / Planner, LM East Position Summary

  Plays a dual role in the successful execution of material procurement and production planning to support internal manufacturing operations. Monitors inventory levels, creates and manages work orders for internal builds, and procures raw materials, components, and production supplies. Proactively ensure material availability aligns with production schedules, balancing short-term execution with long-term inventory health and supply chain efficiency.

  Essential Functions

  • Inventory Planning & Production Coordination
    • Strategically oversee inventory on-hand and consumption to maintain optimal stock levels of components, materials, and WIP.
    • Create and maintain Work Orders for internal manufacturing areas, ensuring alignment with production demand and capacity.
    • Evaluate MRP and production forecasts to release work orders and issue purchase orders accordingly.
    • Adjust schedules and resources in response to labor, quality, and material constraints.
    • Communicate shortages and coordinate remediation plans with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
  • Procurement & Supplier Management
    • Issue and manage purchase orders for raw materials, indirect materials, and production supplies.
    • Track open orders, confirm deliveries, and ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
    • Leverage advanced procurement methodologies maintaining supplier communication to resolve delivery delays, quality issues, or quantity discrepancies.
    • Partner with Accounts Payable to reconcile invoices and support timely payments.
    • Share monthly rolling forecasts and PO visibility with suppliers as needed.
  • ERP System Management & Data Accuracy
    • Maintain ERP system data accuracy for item masters, BOMs, routings, safety stock, and lead times.
    • Track and analyze variances in inventory and production to support planning adjustments.
    • Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by updating affected items and routings.
    • Generate standard reports to monitor inventory performance, supplier delivery, and work order fulfillment.
  • Cross-functional & Strategic Support
    • Support new product introductions and EOL transitions with appropriate planning and material readiness.
    • Participate in cycle counts and inventory reconciliation processes.
    • Represent planning in cross-functional meetings (e.g., production huddles, SIOP).
    • Proactively recommend process improvements to optimize flow, reduce waste, and improve data accuracy.

  Competencies

  • Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Collaborates – Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Decision quality – Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
  • Drives results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Ensures accountability – Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Financial acumen – Interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
  • Organizational savvy – Maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
  • Manages ambiguity – Operate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
  • Plans and aligns – Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
  • Resourcefulness – Secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Self-development – Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
  • Situational adaptability – Adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
  • Strategic mindset – See ahead to future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies.

  Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or combination of experience and education required.
  • Institute of Supply Management CPSM/CSM/CPM certification preferred.
  • 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing planning, procurement, or supply chain operations.
  • Advanced experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O preferred).
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Office tools (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, PowerBI, PowerApps).
  • Proficiency in using advanced planning and scheduling software, and ERP data management.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to influence and lead across cross-functional teams and projects.

  Physical Demands

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit; use hands to handle, grasp, or keyboard; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally stands or walks; climbs; stoops or crouches; and pushes/pulls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.; sit; climb; twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

  Working Conditions/Physical Hazards

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in a production environment. Work area is well lit. All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

  We care about the Health and Wellbeing of our Employees

  Leatherman believes healthy employees contribute to a healthy and productive workplace and community. While we're all responsible for our own overall health and well-being, Leatherman works toward helping employees make healthy lifestyle choices and changes that improve their health and overall quality of life through its many Health and Wellbeing Resources.

  • Medical/dental/vision
  • Free/low-cost on-site primary care health center
  • 401(k) plan with 5% company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Behavioral health programs
  • Pet insurance
  • On-site health and wellness coaching, lifestyle and fitness programs
  • Education reimbursement - up to $5,250 annually
  • Employee volunteer program
  • Employee discounts
  • On-site fitness center
  • Paid time off + 8 company holidays/year

  Core Values

  We have integrity in everything we do. We pursue excellence. We empower each other to reach our full potential.

  Mission

  Inspire, equip, and prepare everyone with innovative tools to take on the expected and unexpected.

  Vision

  Be the most useful brand in the world.

  Leatherman Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

  For more information on Leatherman, visit our Careers page:

  https://www.leatherman.com/careers

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Leatherman is an American brand of multitools and knives made by Leatherman Tool Group of Portland, Oregon.

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