Buyer/Planner

Position Summary

As a Buyer/Planner, you will be the hands-on owner of day-to-day material readiness-supporting general planning execution, responding quickly to ad-hoc shortages, and ensuring smooth production flow. This is a generalist role across planning + procurement execution: you'll keep MRP signals clean, coordinate with suppliers, and partner closely with Production, Warehouse, Engineering, and Procurement to keep thermal-battery builds moving. You will report to the Material Planning Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

General Planning Execution

• Own daily planning execution to keep builds on track (supply coverage checks, MRP follow-ups, PO status tracking, material readiness reviews).
• Maintain planning routines and drive timely actions across internal teams and suppliers as priorities shift (schedule changes, high-mix updates, urgent gaps).
• Support day-to-day NetSuite/MRP execution by maintaining key planning parameters (lead times, safety stock, UoM, cost, part ownership) and resolving planning signal issues.
• Investigate inaccurate PO suggestions or shortage signals, identify root causes, and implement corrections to prevent recurrence.

Ad-hoc Shortage Response

• Serve as first responder to material shortages impacting production/testing; drive containment actions and recovery plans.
• Partner cross-functionally (Production/Warehouse/Engineering) to confirm root cause (system vs. physical vs. supplier) and define immediate workarounds.
• Provide clear, timely updates on ETAs, recovery actions, and risks; align stakeholders on next steps.
• Support material readiness improvements, including kitting checks, line-side min/max reviews, and cycle count support as needed.

Procurement & Supplier Performance

• Place POs to support inventory and equipment requirements for operations.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to understand requirements and communicate design changes to suppliers.
• Negotiate terms as needed to secure pricing, lead times, and quality commitments.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in delivery, quality, and responsiveness.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years in purchasing or material planning.
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week.
• Proven ability to multitask, handle ad-hoc requests, and prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Growth-oriented, eager to learn, share knowledge, and iterate on processes.
• Clear communicator-able to translate data into actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Hands-on experience with an integrated MRP/ERP system (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Generalist mindset (comfortable owning a broad range of tasks vs. specializing in one area).
• Experience in a startup or similarly fast-paced environment where work may be new, ambiguous, and evolving.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or warehouse operations.
• Experience with AI/BI tools for reporting and analysis (dashboards, trackers, workflow automation).

Work Details

• Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA
• Salary Range: $80,000 USD - $110,000 USD
• Salary Basis: Annual

Total Rewards Program

• In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy's Total Rewards program includes:
• Equity compensation in the form of stock options
• A premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
• A 401K plan with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• An industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.