Buyer/Planner - International Supply Chain

Job Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to join our purchasing team and oversee a dedicated portfolio of vendor accounts. This role is key to streamlining procurement operations and fostering productive supplier relationships. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, collaborative energy, and a sharp eye for detail, ensuring every process is executed with precision and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Create, communicate, and place purchase orders with contract manufacturers for the processing of finished goods for both Schylling and direct shipments to specific customers.
• Manage inventory levels, safety stock recommendations, fulfillment strategies for assigned product categories/suppliers. This needs to be done initially on a bi-weekly fixed schedule, reviewing items at least twice a month.
• Contact Suppliers/freight forwarder/broker daily/weekly to ensure on time deliveries, schedules are met and new orders are received on-time.
• Determine actions to take to resolve issues such as capacity constraints and material shortfalls.
• Partner with the Quality Manager to ensure any required safety testing, inspections, and compliance audits are conducted and managed through to completion for shipments.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Customer Service, Product Development, and others) to provide suppliers with complete and accurate order details, including packaging, labelling, and handling requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures throughout the ordering process.
• Handle and maintain all documentation with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate shipments are aligned with production and delivery schedules.
• Identify and address supply chain issues such as material shortages, production delays, or capacity constraints.
• Maintain accurate records within the ERP system, including supplier information, item information, lead times, purchase order tracking, and payment status.
• Support process improvement initiatives across purchasing, planning, and fulfillment operations.
• Reviews development and pre-production samples and addresses any concerns with Product Development teams.
• Reviews quality issues and works with China factories to resolve.
• Investigates and solves problems resulting from quality defects however caused. Ensuring and measuring the total cost of quality.
• Responsible for timely payments to Vendors.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in buying, planning, or supply chain coordination in consumer goods, toys, or seasonal product industries.
• Hands-on knowledge of purchasing, importing, and product development.
• Experience with international sourcing, logistics, and export documentation preferred.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, safety testing, and product inspections preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, MS Office).
• Excellent cross-functional communication and organizational skills.
• Highly organized and effective at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong project management skills with an understanding of product lifecycles and development timelines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with a proactive mindset and a passion for following through.
• BA or BS degree or equivalent experience in a technical degree.
• Ability to be on-site three days per week.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000. Offered base compensation within this range will be determined based on a candidate’s qualifications, experience, geographic location and other factors relevant to the scope and responsibilities of this role.

Schylling offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage with an 80% company contribution, vision insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO and 10 paid holidays, product discount, and a 401k with company match.

About Schylling:

At Schylling, we are on a mission to create timeless moments of joy, laughter, and imagination for kids of all ages. Since 1975, our toys have been designed to spark creativity and deliver smiles, both delightful playthings from years past and innovative new items with a nostalgic appeal. We offer iconic brands such as NeeDoh®, LAVA® Lamp, Big Wheel®, Schylling hand puppets, Sea-Monkeys® and a variety of other toys that satisfy curiosity, encourage discovery, and help people find their best mellow and chill.