Senior Planner Buyer

About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today

Are you ready to take your planning career to the next level? We're looking for a
Senior Planner Buyer
to join our dynamic purchasing and planning team. In this role, you will manage a diverse product portfolio including compressors, compressor accessories, electronics, and spare parts—working closely with both internal teams and external suppliers to ensure timely, efficient order fulfillment.

This job is based in
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
.

We provide a flexible working schedule with the option of
working hybrid
.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Develop and maintain the Weekly Schedule for orders and production.
• Runs the order recommendation, reviews and releases orders accordingly.
• Reviews daily receivers to release or stage incoming products appropriately.
• Expedites open POs to ensure timely delivery.
• Quotes assemblies and production orders based on bills of materials.
• Enters/updates part item information into the mainframe system Item Balance/Master for new parts.
• Maintains electronic records for Purchasing and Production as required.
• Proactively communicates with assigned suppliers on a regular basis. Purchases Orders and coordinates logistics and scheduling as required. Reviews PO discrepancies to resolve open issues.
• Issue's formal spare part Request for Quotation to qualified suppliers. Prepares and forwards drawing packages and/or specification requirements.
• Reviews the overdue order report, inquiries about part order/release status and counts on-hand and available parts.
• Monitors part receipts and expedites in-plant part movement as required.
• Obtains supplier delivery information using Overdue order report and Open order report and monitors supplier performance.
• Monitors and communicates defective or unacceptable goods or services with quality control personnel. Initiates and follow-through on corrective action.
• Actively is looking for improvement opportunities for Inventory, Lead Times, transport costs.

For This Role You Will Need

• 3 years' experience in planning.
• Medium to higher education (field not critical).
• Advanced English skills (verbal and written).
• Strong communication and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Comfort working in a global, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience with Oracle or other planning systems/tools.
• Background in European planning operations.

Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.

No calls or agency requests please.