DescriptionWe are looking for a proactive, driven, and strategic professional to join our team as a senior supply chain planner/buyer. In this position, you will manage materials, systems, and services globally in alignment with USANA's strategic business plan. You'll develop, execute, and manage procurement strategies to ensure timely availability of materials and components. Success in this role requires a proven ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and make confident decisions. This role also provides key supply chain and purchasing support to Summit Nutri-Science, USANA's contract manufacturing division.
What You Will Do as a USANA Sr. Supply Chain Planner/Buyer
- Verify ERP data accuracy and maintain ERP item attributes to ensure proper signals
- Develop, execute, and manage procurement strategies to ensure timely availability of materials and components
- Create and maintain production plans aligning with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and company objectives
- Analyze material requirements, lead times, and capacity constraints to mitigate risks and prevent production delays
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Establish and maintain vendor relationships to improve the supply chain, solve shortage issues and reduce costs and lead times
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and maintain quality standards
- Manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality metrics, and compliance with company policies
- Actively pursue and qualify additional sources for key materials/finished goods, working closely with R&D, Regulatory and Quality to ensure that specifications are comparable and acceptable
Background and Skills You Will Need
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent planning/purchasing experience required
- Five plus years in purchasing/planning or related experience in inventory management, planning or logistics
- Strong purchasing experience with exposure to contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Solid and proven understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and capacity planning.
- Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts and draws valid conclusions
What Will Make You Standout
- Six Sigma/Lean/ISM/APICS certifications strongly preferred
- Experience in contract manufacturing or co-manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- Experience leveraging AI tools for data analytics and supply chain decision-making
Please note: This is a Salt Lake City based hybrid position requiring in-office work three days a week; occasional travel may be necessary each year.
What You Will Love About USANA
Our science backed mission to improve lives starts with you. With holistic wellness benefits, flexible work, and a culture built on care and connection, we help you thrive, so you can help others around the world do the same.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- On-site medical and mental health clinic for you and your dependents
- Flexible paid time off, including sick time, vacation, holidays, family hours, and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
- 401k match and profit-sharing bonus
- Chiropractor visits, massages, fitness classes, and full-service gym
- Free and discounted USANA products
- Tuition reimbursement, mentorship opportunities, and learning and development licenses
Learn more about working with us by visiting careers.usanainc.com
