About the role
Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.
Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.
We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.
Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.
With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs.
Job Summary
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for purchasing materials, components, and services needed to support production and customer demand. This role plans and manages inventory levels, places and tracks purchase orders, and works closely with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials. The Buyer/Planner collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service, to support production schedules, resolve supply issues, and maintain material availability. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop supply chain and procurement expertise while contributing to a fast-paced, growing organization across a variety of product categories.
Job Responsibilities:
Create, review, and maintain purchase orders to ensure material availability and support production schedules.
Monitor open orders and communicate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and components.
Manage planning actions, including order expedites, de-expedites, reschedules, and cancellations, to align supply with demand.
Build and maintain positive supplier relationships while assisting with the resolution of delivery, quality, and invoice-related issues.
Collaborate with Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to address material shortages and support business objectives.
Maintain inventory levels in accordance with company targets and support working capital objectives.
Review forecasts, demand changes, and inventory trends to adjust planning parameters, including safety stock and lead times.
Maintain accurate purchasing and planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
Complete departmental standard work, reporting, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in the development and maintenance of purchasing and planning processes.
Job Qualifications:
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field, Associates Degree required in related field – supply chain management a plus
APICS, CPM or CPSM certification preferred
3+ years minimum work experience in supply chain or related field, preferred
Customer Experience mindset
Earn others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
Work cooperatively with others without regard to level or status to achieve results.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight
Good communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment
Manage own time, priorities, and resources to achieve the goal
Demonstrated leadership ability
Project management experience preferred
Advanced analytics and Microsoft Office skills preferred
Competencies:
Supplier relationship management
Cost analysis and negotiation
Inventory planning and control
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.
Originally posted on Himalayas