RADAR · 2 days ago
Buyer/Planner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expRADAR is a fast-growing startup transforming the physical retail landscape through innovative technology. The Buyer/Planner will play a crucial role in managing procurement and materials planning for New Product Introductions, ensuring that all milestones are met while collaborating with various teams and external partners.
Computer VisionE-CommerceRetailRFIDWireless
Responsibilities
Drive the materials planning for New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering development builds. This includes creating, communicating, and managing materials plans—ensuring readiness, availability, and visibility—to support NPI builds carried out both internally and with Contract Manufacturers (CMs). Report on all materials plan updates
Manage the procurement of diverse materials for both engineering development and production, strictly adhering to established procedures such as quotation and credit limit requirements. Furthermore, maintain accurate system records (NetSuite) for all material receipts across the entire extended supply chain and with all 3rd party partners
Analyze contract manufacturer (CM) production schedules and purchasing trends. Strategically develop and propose sourcing and production timelines to meet dynamic demand forecasts and achieve customer delivery goals
Manage inventory levels—including safety stock and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)—to optimize capital utilization and prevent material shortages or excess stock. This involves reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and implementing change orders effectively
Maintain a sense of urgency when addressing immediate shortages, determining the root cause of those shortages, and resolving invoice discrepancies
Ensure the accuracy of planning and automated purchasing by maintaining high data integrity within all ERP/MRP systems, including NetSuite, SAP, and Oracle
Manage and execute daily materials transactions (incoming and outgoing) for the hardware operations group
Qualification
Required
You have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field
You have 3+ years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing or tech environment with specific experience in NPI planning and procurement
You are proficient in ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite)
You are proficient in making spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) and data visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
You are able to read and interpret technical drawings or schematics and engineering change orders
You are a strong communicator
Preferred
You have logistics experience
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Life and disability benefits
401k plan
Flexible time off
Paid parental leave
Company
RADAR
RADAR is an RFID and computer vision platform that automates inventory management, analytics, and checkout in physical stores.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$139.66MKey Investors
Align Ventures
2024-06-11Debt Financing· $19.7M
2023-11-30Debt Financing· $15M
2023-07-13Series A· $30M
Leadership Team
Spencer Hewett
Founder/CEO
Recent News
Business Wire
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