Supply Planner/Buyer

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As the Supply Planner, you will help plan and procure for an assigned group of products or vendors, ensuring timely product availability to enhance the customer experience. You will focus on tracking purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and overseeing shipments to ensure seamless product delivery. Collaborating closely with the Demand Planning team, you will work on inventory management, oversee supplier scorecards, and champion the "Right Product, Right Place, Right Time" philosophy to drive supply chain efficiency. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, you will help drive improvements across the supply chain organization.

You Will:

• Plan and procure manufacturing and finished goods to meet demand forecasts and inventory goals.

• Resolve service and delivery issues with customer service and distribution centers, performing late shipment analysis.

• Manage inventory performance, ensuring agreement on company targets and goals.

• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP and APS systems.

• Review urgent needs and recommend air freight.

• Collaborate on process improvements in planning, systems, and data quality.

• Enhance the customer experience through proactive decision-making and effective communication.

• Work with internal and external partners, maintaining strong relationships.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain purchasing, including manufacturing and finished goods.

• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, with experience in ERP, planning, and business intelligence tools (e.g., QAD, Anaplan, Power BI, or similar tools).

• Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain functions, with ability to collaborate across multiple business units and organizational levels.

• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in performance analysis.

The expected salary target for this position is $85,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

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Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.