Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner

Radar is seeking a Buyer/Planner to serve as strategic support combining procurement and New Product Introduction (NPI) material planning to ensure clear to build (CTB) milestones meet schedule. This role will interface cross-functionally with engineering, finance, technical program management, and externally with our contract manufacturing partners and component suppliers.

USA Remote may be considered for exceptional candidates with monthly travel as needed.

At RADAR, we're transforming the way the world thinks about physical retail. RADAR has raised over $104M from top investors, retailers, and strategics and works with some of the world's retail brands including American Eagle and Gap. We're building the future of in-store experience where every product and every person can be precisely located in real time.

Our platform combines RFID and AI to unlock hyper-accurate product visibility and automation at scale. From real-time inventory tracking to seamless checkout experiences, our technology empowers some of the world's largest retailers to streamline operations, reduce loss, and elevate both employee and customer experiences.

We're a fast-growing, mission-driven startup where bold ideas, collaboration, and impact are at the core of everything we do. Join us as we reshape the physical world with digital precision, starting with retail and expanding far beyond!

Responsibilities include:

• Drive the materials planning for New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering development builds.
• Manage the procurement of diverse materials for both engineering development and production.
• Analyze contract manufacturer (CM) production schedules and purchasing trends.
• Manage inventory levelsincluding safety stock and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ).
• Maintain a sense of urgency when addressing immediate shortages.
• Ensure the accuracy of planning and automated purchasing.
• Manage and execute daily materials transactions (incoming and outgoing).

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing or tech environment with specific experience in NPI planning and procurement.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite).
• Proficiency in making spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) and data visualization (Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or schematics and engineering change orders.
• Strong communicator.

In your first 30 days, you will:

• Learn Radar's mission, technology stack and core values.
• Complete onboarding and security compliance training.
• Learn and be conversant on Radar's system hardware, and RFID sensor majority components.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Arena BOM.

In your first 60 days, you will:

• Publish weekly updates on RS551 NPI materials plan - clear to build status, confirmed & "under evaluation" components - with pricing, leadtime, and sources identified.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the Rolling Forecast.xls used for hardware forecast planning.
• Visit our CM and engage with their buyer, their planner, together with our Radar commodity manager, and create a list of opportunities to improve our mutual planning and procurement processes and collaboration.
• Own procurement of hardware materials.

In your first 90 days, you will:

• Publish the results of your efforts and accomplishments to refine the planning and procurement of Radar controlled components - controllers, ethernet switches, FPGA's, chassis, etc.
• Own the Radar side of the weekly materials compliance calls with our CM.
• Publish monthly updates on Buyer / Planner initiatives - what, who, when to continually improve our planning and procurement processes (2, 3 way matching, MRP module requirements definition and recommended path forward, etc).

At RADAR, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The expected base salary range for this position is $ 70,000 - $120,000 . Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. You will also be eligible to receive other benefits including: equity, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life and disability benefits, 401k plan, flexible time off, and paid parental leave.