Buyer/Planner II

About Northwood Northwood advances space communications technology to connect Earth and space, aiming to make space benefits available to more people. The team works on solutions that support global deployment and real-world impact. Role Overview: Buyer/Planner II The Buyer/Planner II manages procurement and material planning for both production and new prod…

As a Senior Buyer at Collabera, you will play a critical role in our procurement team, utilizing your expertise to source high-quality products and negotiate favorable terms. Your responsibilities will include analyzing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a strong background in purchasing and supply chain management.

Goken America LLC seeks an Automotive Buyer to join the team in Torrance, CA. This position manages the entire purchasing process, from sourcing materials and equipment to ensuring that each purchase aligns with company standards for quality, quantity, and delivery. The role combines independent responsibility with teamwork in a close-knit group. What you will do Check delivered parts against drawings and blueprints to verify quality. Create and manage Purchase Orders, handle vendor communication, and respond to vendor inquiries. Monitor order receipt by confirming delivery dates, resolving any delivery or quality issues, supporting the Receiving team, and managing invoicing for Purchase Orders. Resolve issues and ensure all purchases comply with company standards. Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing vendors. Location This role is based in Torrance, CA.

Divergent is an innovative technology company that has designed and implemented the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), an advanced factory system that harnesses the power of machine learning to effectively engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble intricate vehicle structures and subsystems. The products developed using DAPS excel in performance, reduce costs, allow rapid customization to meet specific mission and customer needs, and facilitate quick market entry while being scalable for high-volume production. As a certified Tier 1 supplier to leading global automotive OEMs, Divergent is now broadening its scope to fulfill critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will help shape the future of technology and manufacturing.Role OverviewThe Material Planner plays a vital role in ensuring production readiness by planning material requirements, managing the release of supply from blanket purchase orders, and overseeing the flow of materials through our vendor network. This position collaborates closely with Production, Engineering, and Procurement teams to guarantee that materials are available to maintain stable and reliable production schedules.Key ResponsibilitiesMaterial Planning & Schedule StabilizationDevelop and maintain comprehensive material plans that align with production schedules to reduce delays.Release materials from blanket purchase agreements according to demand signals, consumption trends, and established production timelines.Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries that uphold stable production plans.Manage the flow of sub-components through vendors to ensure timely delivery of end items for production.Promptly resolve shortages, supplier delays, or quality issues to safeguard production schedules.Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives by enhancing planning accuracy and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements to enhance material flow and schedule reliability.Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) & Impact AnalysisReview ECOs to assess impacts on materials, BOM, and processes.Conduct impact analyses to evaluate inventory exposure, transition timing, and potential effects on production schedules.Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement to implement changes smoothly, minimizing disruptions and avoiding unnecessary costs and obsolete inventory.Supplier CollaborationEngage with suppliers in both operational and strategic capacities to optimize material availability.

Join Sonsoft Inc. as a Salesforce Developer II and be a part of our innovative team dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions. In this role, you will work closely with our clients to understand their needs and develop customized Salesforce applications that drive business success.

Role Overview The IT Help Desk Technician II at Divergent supports daily technology needs for users at the Torrance, California location. This position handles troubleshooting for hardware and software problems, resolves network connectivity issues, and helps maintain reliable IT operations across the organization. What You Will Do Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to computers, software, and network connections Assist users with setup and ongoing support for IT equipment Work to keep IT systems running efficiently Location This role is based in Torrance, California, United States.

What You’ll Do:As the global authority in your designated category, you will gain in-depth knowledge of both North American and international markets, including consumer behavior, competitive dynamics, and the retail landscape.You will spearhead product strategy by developing 1-3 year strategic plans that encompass global market analysis, identification of regional business drivers, historical performance reviews, retail opportunities and challenges, as well as new business ventures and technological advancements within the competitive arena.Your role includes crafting seasonal product briefs that clearly articulate new product positioning, pricing strategies, product and packaging attributes, consumer insights, competitive evaluations, and regional brand relevance, all while striving to meet or exceed margin objectives.You will formulate advanced development and design briefs that will pave the way for innovative projects.Market segmentation analysis will be crucial, aimed at delivering distinctive and relevant products tailored to the unique needs of each segment, ensuring alignment with company revenue and margin targets.You will adhere to product calendar timelines, ensuring timely completion of all significant milestones and deadlines.Engaging in continuous communication, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Development, Operations, Finance, and Sales.Conducting ongoing consumer, athlete, and trade research will be essential to identify product technology trends and enhance understanding of target consumer needs.You will actively participate in planning and executing presentations for key customers, branded licensor teams, senior management, sales meetings, and trade shows.To enhance product awareness and optimize sell-through rates, you will develop marketing materials, packaging briefs, catalogs, showroom merchandising standards, and in-store displays.Additionally, you will create training resources for the sales team that highlight product strengths, including technical sheets and video content.Forecasting for both new and existing product assortments will be a key responsibility, requiring 24-month forecasts at the category, style, and SKU level by region and key customer bases. You will drive cross-functional coordination with Finance, Sales, and Operations Planning teams.Regular, accurate reporting on existing business will be critical to driving incremental sales growth.Other duties may be assigned as necessary.