Supervisor Buyer Planner

About Us We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! If you are a Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Copeland Electronics & Controls location in Kennesaw, Georgia, you will provide hands-on purchasing leadership while carrying direct buying responsibilities in a high-mix, high-variability electronics manufacturing environment. If you are someone who thrives on driving team accountability, resolving material shortages with urgency, and keeping production running without interruption, this role is a great fit for you. You will lead a team of four to five buyers and report to the Materials Manager, working closely with a Production Planner and Inventory Supervisor as key functional partners. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and real opportunity to make an impact in a growing business. As a Buyer Supervisor, You Will: Own direct purchasing responsibilities including purchase order placement, supplier follow-up, expedite management, order confirmations, and delivery tracking in alignment with MRP signals and production needs Provide daily tactical leadership to a team of four to five buyers by assigning and balancing workload, setting clear priorities, and coaching on supplier communication, Oracle ERP accuracy, and shortage management Lead daily and weekly review of critical shortages, late purchase orders, supplier recovery plans, and production-impacting material risks, ensuring proactive resolution before lines are impacted Develop and fine-tune SOPs, partner with the Inventory Supervisor on dynamic safety stock levels, and collaborate with the Production Planner to monitor forecasting anomalies and finished goods supermarket consumption Serve as the key escalation and communication conduit across Purchasing, Production Planning, Operations, Inventory Control, Engineering, Quality, and Finance Act as a functional backup to the Production Planning role as needed, supporting schedule continuity, material readiness reviews, and cross-functional communication during coverage gaps Schedule: This role will begin fully onsite for approximately 6–12 months while you ramp up and establish team rhythms, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement based on performance and business needs. Minimal travel is required. Onsite Work Arrangement: This role is based fully onsite and is not currently eligible for hybrid or remote work, with the potential for flexibility to be discussed after the initial onboarding period. Required Education, Experience, & Skills: 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials, supply chain, or production control in a manufacturing environment Direct material purchasing experience with demonstrated ability to manage supplier follow-up, shortages, expedites, and delivery recovery Oracle ERP experience is required (Oracle Fusion/Cloud or Oracle Cloud Planning strongly preferred); 1–3 years minimum — no comparable substitution will be considered Experience mentoring, coaching, or informally leading others, with the ability to develop team capability and reinforce accountability Ability to manage shifting priorities, synthesize multiple inputs, and drive execution in a fast-paced, high-variability environment Strong communication skills with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional leaders Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this position Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: Prior supervisory or team lead title in purchasing, materials, planning, or supply chain (e.g., Buyer Supervisor, Sourcing Supervisor, Senior Buyer with leadership scope) Background in electronics manufacturing or high-mix/configured product environments Familiarity with production planning, master scheduling, SIOP/S&OE, SQDC, or shortage meeting processes Experience developing SOPs, managing safety stock strategies, or working with finished goods supermarket models Experience with supplier scorecards, purchasing dashboards, or KPI reporting tools APICS, CPIM, CSCP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification is a plus Why Work in Kennesaw, Georgia? The Kennesaw area offers a dynamic and growing community with easy access to Atlanta's amenities, a strong manufacturing talent base, excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment options, and a relatively low cost of living compared to major metro areas — making it a great place to build both your career and your life. Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team! Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland. Work Authorization Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.