Junior Planner/Buyer - AI Robotics

About Us

Berkshire Grey is a pioneer in transformative, AI-enabled robotic solutions to automate online order fulfillment and store replenishment operations for leading retail, eCommerce, grocery, 3PL, and package handling companies.  As the industry leader in Intelligent Enterprise Robotics, we develop AI-enabled robotics that transforms the way our customers thrive, compete and win. Whatever the role, your unique strengths, skills, and experience will be part of the most talented and hardworking team our customers rely on.

Job Summary

Berkshire Grey's growing Supply Chain team has a great opportunity for a dynamic, detail-oriented and highly motivated recent college graduate who is eager to start a career in a Planner/Buyer role in product introduction (NPI).  In this position you will gain experience in R&D material planning processes, milestones, tasks and interdependencies within the product development workflow.  As a member of the cross-functional team for assigned NPI projects, the Planner/Buyer will work with engineering and supply chain to build a detailed material plan between departments for on-time internal and external material needs.

Roles & Responsibilities Include:

• R&D material planning, scheduling, and tracking from development through production hand-off
• Create purchase orders and maintain accurate supplier commit dates
• Negotiate pricing and commit dates to meet program needs
• Use Net Suite Supply Chain Planning lead time inputs to define inbound due dates from suppliers across all manufacturing steps, identifying issues and risk mitigation in material flow
• Identify critical path, and propose risk mitigation/contingency strategies for delays and shortages
• Drive and track resolution of eco’s and material issues, facilitating conflict resolution and initiating action to ensure next steps are identified and agreed to
• Setup, monitor and maintain the Net Suite ERP system to capture and track material plans and status
• Communicate status through meetings, reports and dashboards
• Manage NPI purchase requisition/ purchase orders
• Identify, propose and manage process improvement projects related to material planning processes and systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Supply Chain, Business Management, Finance, Engineering or related fields
• 0-2 years of experience in material planning or procurement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Proficient Microsoft suite programs experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience placing purchase requisitions and orders on formal ERP system
• Experience working with a variety of material planning and tracking tools including ERP systems (e.g. Net Suite ERP, BOX, Power BI, JIRA, Empower/Omnify PLM)

Why Berkshire Grey?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI-powered robotic solutions that are transforming the supply chain and logistics industry.
• A culture of innovation and collaboration, with a commitment to professional development and growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

This position is on-site in Bedford, MA

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

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