Senior buyer [h1.location_city]

At Gatekeeper Systems, we’re revolutionizing retail loss prevention and customer safety through a powerful combination of physical deterrents and cutting-edge technology—including AI, computer vision, and facial recognition. As a global leader with over 25 years of industry excellence and a growing, diverse team of 500 employees across offices in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia , we’re driven by innovation, integrity, and impact. Join us and be part of a mission-focused team that’s making a real difference in the future of retail, providing innovative solutions and services that redefine industry standards.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Planner / Buyer will work closely with our global sales team, internal manufacturing facilities & 3rd party supply base to ensure incoming supply of purchased components and finished goods meets customer demand.

Taking point on gathering data for our monthly Global SIOP reviews for our flagship product, the Smart Wheel. The SIOP process starts by scrubbing the sales forecast vs. historical trends and reconciling discrepancies, then adjusting open PO’s (pull in’s / push out’s) to ensure the flow of incoming fin goods meets customer demand, whilst maintaining optimized inventory levels.

This goes beyond merely reporting the numbers, the Buyer / Planner should pro-actively take measures to keep our supply chain in a “healthy” state, with optimized inventory & excellent service levels. Key performance metrics will include OTD, turns and inventory dollars.

This role requires working from the office x3 days per week (90 Icon, Lake Forest, CA, 92610), with the option to work from home or come into the office x2 days per week.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience — preferably in a manufacturing or technology environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Navision or similar).

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES :

Preferred …

DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITY :

Collaboration with Sourcing Manager to :

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

DISCLAIMER

This Job Description is a general overview of the requirements for the position. It is not designed to contain, nor should it be interpreted as being all inclusive of every task which may be assigned or required. It is subject to change, in alignment with company / department needs and priorities.

Gatekeeper Systems, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis.