West Union, South Carolina, United States · On-site
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Buyer/Planner plays a key role in e…
Skills: Material planning, Production planning, Procurement, Supply chain management, ERP systems
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site
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Skills: Python, Java, JavaScript, Full-stack development, Backend development
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Senior Instructional Designer The Senio…
Skills: Instructional design, Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Elearning development, Video production
West Union, South Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. We’re looking for a Business Operations…
Skills: Business operations, Supply chain management, Data analysis, Process optimization, Cross-functional collaboration
Liberty Lake, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$75k–$108k/yr
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Itron is helping utilities and cities b…
Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, U.S. GAAP, Journal entries, Account reconciliation
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$119k–$165k/yr
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Itron is seeking a strategic and techni…
Skills: Solution architecture, Technical pre-sales, Consultative selling, Utility industry expertise, AMI
West Union, South Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Global Test Engineering Manager lea…
Skills: Test engineering, Manufacturing test solutions, NPI, Automation, Electronics manufacturing
West Union, South Carolina, United States · On-site
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. As a Production Supervisor, A Shift (Su…
Skills: Production supervision, Leadership, Team management, Problem-solving, Inventory management
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. At Itron, we are innovating new ways fo…
Skills: Program management, Technical program management, Cross-functional leadership, Cybersecurity, Cloud platforms
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
$125k–$180k/yr
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Skills: Program management, DERMS, Utility operations, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning
Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary · Hybrid
$13000k–$15000k/yr
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. Reporting to the Sr Product Manager in …
Skills: Product management, Product marketing, Cloud solutions, Software development methodologies, Market analysis
San Antonio, Texas, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Project management, Financial planning, Cost budgeting, Salesforce, Oracle
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Sr. Facilities Technician supports …
Skills: Facilities maintenance, Electrical systems, Plumbing, HVAC, Preventive maintenance
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$170k/yr
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Skills: Enterprise software sales, SaaS sales, Utility industry knowledge, Strategic account planning, Consultative selling
Walhalla, South Carolina, United States · On-site
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Senior Operations Manager directs t…
Skills: Operational leadership, Strategic planning, Lean, Six sigma, Production management
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. As a Product Marketing Associate on Itr…
Skills: Product marketing, Market research, Competitive intelligence, AI tools, Data analysis
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Oracle Supply Chain, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Logistics, Warehousing, Material flow
Austin, Texas, United States · On-site
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Front Desk - Facilities Operator se…
Skills: Administrative support, Facilities coordination, Office operations, Customer service, Purchase order management
Liberty Lake, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$15/hr–$37/hr
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Facilities Operator serves as the p…
Skills: Facilities Operations, Office Administration, Vendor Management, Procurement, Invoice Processing
Liberty Lake, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$96k–$155k/yr
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Global Facilities Manager is respon…
Skills: Facilities management, Strategic leadership, Operational management, Capital project management, Vendor management
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The Buyer/Planner is responsible for balancing supply and demand to ensure on-time manufacturing while managing supplier relationships and inventory health. They maintain accurate ERP/MRP data and lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve material constraints and support production goals.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in buying or material planning within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
The Buyer/Planner plays a key role in ensuring materials and production plans are aligned to support safe, high-quality, and on-time manufacturing. This position partners cross-functionally to balance supply and demand, manage supplier relationships, and maintain accurate planning data in a fast-paced environment. The role requires an agile, customer-centric mindset with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Plan and balance supply and demand to support safe, high-quality, on-time manufacturing—translating customer needs into actionable material and production plans with a customer-centric mindset.
Own material planning parameters (min/max, reorder points, safety stock, lead times, lot sizes) to improve service levels, reduce shortages, and enable an agile response to changes in demand or supply.
Execute procurement activities including requisitions, purchase orders, order acknowledgements, and expedites—ensuring clear, authentic communication with suppliers and internal partners.
Coordinate production scheduling inputs (capacity constraints, priorities, and material availability) to support reliable build plans and help meet committed ship dates.
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data (item master, BOM/routings as applicable, supplier lead times, pricing, and inventory attributes) and drive data integrity with accountability.
Manage supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost) and collaborate on corrective actions, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation.
Analyze inventory health (excess/obsolete, turns, cycle counts, slow movers) and implement innovative strategies to optimize working capital without compromising service.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Customer Support/Service, and Finance to resolve constraints, address shortages, and reduce disruptions.
Support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering changes by planning phase-in/phase-out of materials, coordinating last-time buys, and minimizing disruption and scrap.
Identify and implement process improvements (e.g., standard work, visual management, kanban signals, supplier collaboration routines) to streamline purchasing and planning workflows.
Prepare and communicate planning/procurement metrics (shortage lists, supplier OTIF, inventory accuracy, past due orders) and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, etc. or equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience in buying, material planning, production planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Epicor, Infor) and strong ability to maintain accurate transactional data with accountability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (filters, pivot tables, lookups) and comfort using data to make decisions and share insights.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams in a fast-changing environment—remaining agile while meeting commitments.
Strong communication skills with a track record of authentic partnership across teams and with suppliers, including the ability to influence without authority.
Experience analyzing and improving performance in one or more areas: service level, shortages, lead time, inventory turns, supplier on-time delivery, or cost.
Solid understanding of procurement fundamentals (RFQs, lead times, MOQs, incoterms awareness, supplier management) and planning concepts (safety stock, reorder points, demand variability).
Commitment to teamwork and inclusive collaboration—valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to a respectful, collaborative workplace.
Experience with S&OP/forecasting processes, demand planning, or capacity planning in a mixed build environment (make-to-stock/make-to-order).
Familiarity with Lean/Continuous Improvement methods (Kaizen, 5S, standard work, value stream thinking) and using them to deliver innovative process gains.
Experience with supplier development and performance management (scorecards, corrective actions, dual-sourcing strategies).
Exposure to regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments and structured change control (ECO/ECN) processes.
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or progress toward certification.
Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and more!
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com
Innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water.
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our proven portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage energy and water for the people they serve.
Offices: 2111 North Molter Road, Liberty Lake, Washington 99019, US · 8 Rosberg Road, Wingfield, SA 5013, AU · 360 Collins Street, Level 25, Melbourne, 29696, AU · 10 Barrach Street, Level 2, Suite 2.02, Sydney, 2000, AU · 1, Avenue des Temps Modernes, Z.I. du Bernais - BP23, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 86360, FR
Innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water.
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure services to communities in more than 100 countries. Our proven portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps our customers better manage energy and water for the people they serve.
Offices: 2111 North Molter Road, Liberty Lake, Washington 99019, US · 8 Rosberg Road, Wingfield, SA 5013, AU · 360 Collins Street, Level 25, Melbourne, 29696, AU · 10 Barrach Street, Level 2, Suite 2.02, Sydney, 2000, AU · 1, Avenue des Temps Modernes, Z.I. du Bernais - BP23, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 86360, FR
