Senior Planner Buyer

Cengage Group

Senior Planner Buyer supporting Cengage, a global education technology company, through supply planning and procurement. Managing inventory, vendors, replenishment forecasts, and finished-goods delivery.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $67,000 - $107,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stock replenishment scheduling, vendor management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and Excel to manage inventory and ensure timely deliveries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Stock Replenishment SchedulingVendor ManagementERP Systems ProficiencyInventory ManagementCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Stock ReplenishmentInventory ManagementCost AccountingForecastingManufacturing Specifications

Soft Skills

MultitaskingProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ExcelOracle JD EdwardsSAP

Industry Keywords

Book Manufacturing ProcessesSupply Chain ManagementDistribution Center CoordinationSupplier Issue ResolutionProfitability Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Schedule stock replenishment based on forecasts, vendor capacity, and manufacturing specifications
Monitor customer back orders and initiate manufacturing as required
Collaborate with the Forecast Manager to review and refine forecasts
Coordinate with finance business managers on profitability concerns
Schedule distribution-center work orders to assemble kits
Manage excess stock levels to align with company goals
Align with content teams on new product specifications and dates
Procure finished goods from global manufacturers
Ensure timely deliveries from vendors or internal shops
Resolve supplier issues involving costing, specifications, and delivery
Expedite jobs and arrange drop shipments when needed
Collaborate with the distribution center to address receipt issues
Work with cost accounting to finalize orders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience as a planner-buyer
Proficiency with Excel, Oracle JD Edwards, SAP, or other ERP systems
Knowledge of book manufacturing processes is a plus
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards package
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities