Buyer​/Planner

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 m 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!

• Mission‑Driven
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  We’re transforming retail with cutting‑edge technology and building something that truly matters.
• Collaborative Team
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  We thrive on curiosity, shared goals, and solving complex problems together.
• High Impact
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  You’ll make meaningful contributions from day one and help shape the future of our product and company.
• Clear Communication
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  We value honesty, humility, and respectful dialogue—everyone’s voice matters.
• Balanced Lives
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  We work hard, but not at the expense of well‑being. We respect time, boundaries, and life outside of work.
• Diverse Perspectives
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  We believe better ideas come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints.
• Empathy‑Driven Design
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  We build with deep respect for our end users, listening closely to their feedback and needs.

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.

• Drive the materials planning for New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering development builds. This includes creating, communicating, and managing materials plans—ensuring readiness, availability, and visibility—to support NPI builds carried out both internally and with Contract Manufacturers (CMs). Report on all materials plan updates.
• Manage the procurement of diverse materials for both engineering development and production, strictly adhering to established procedures such as quotation and credit limit requirements. Furthermore, maintain accurate system records (Net Suite) for all material receipts across the entire extended supply chain and with all 3rd party partners.
• Analyze contract manufacturer (CM) production schedules and purchasing trends. Strategically develop and propose sourcing and production timelines to meet dynamic demand forecasts and achieve customer delivery goals.
• Manage inventory levels—including safety stock and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)—to optimize capital utilization and prevent material shortages or excess stock. This involves reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and implementing change orders effectively.
• Maintain a sense of urgency when addressing immediate shortages, determining the root cause of those shortages, and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy of planning and automated purchasing by maintaining high data integrity within all ERP/MRP systems, including Net Suite, SAP, and Oracle.
• Manage and execute daily materials transactions (incoming and outgoing) for the hardware operations group.

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