Job Title - Buyer/Planner
Job Description
The Buyer/Planner B/P role will have primary responsibility for purchasing and production planning activities for New Product Development at the site to achieve business objectives customer service goals and optimize inventory. Includes proactive risk mitigation supply execution oversight forecasting capacity planning and monitoring and reporting of results. B/P is responsible to set RD production schedules accordingly to customer requirements related to product volume/mix and manufacturing capacity. B/P is responsible for ordering raw materials required to meet production requirements keeping raw materials inventory at the right levels. The B/P sets production line schedule and provides production work orders to support that schedule. This role will indirectly oversee the warehouse team responsible for receiving of raw materials inventory storage and management kitting of work orders for production and shipping of product for sterilization. Essential Functions: bull Work closely with RD Operations Manager Production Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineering to set weekly and monthly production schedules as well as milestone production plans bull Meets regularly with Operations and RD Management to review changing demand and schedule adjustments resulting from the unexpected e.g. delayed raw material delivery. bull Must understand both project and financial implication of any schedule changes. bull Dotted line manages site warehouse and team including processes of receiving material handling and storage work order kitting shipping and inventory transactions bull Drives twice-weekly production scheduling meetings with functional representatives bull Supports all plant safety quality delivery and cost goals bull Lead Kaizen events and drive continuous improvement efforts with Operations to improve inventory accuracy material flow and turns bull Maintain and publish inventory status including clear-to-build trackers for review bull Own the nonconforming material/MRB process ensuring timely disposition of rejected material from supplier and assist RD/Operations/Quality on corrective actions and recovery plans as needed Job Qualifications: bull BS. Degree in Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Planning or equivalent bull 2 or more years of work experience in purchasing materials planning and supply chain management. Medical device experience preferred bull Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. bull Experience working with MRP/ERP systems SAP experience is preferred bull Very strong communication skills to influence external and internal suppliers and customers to minimize and eliminate all supply chain risks bull Good problem-solving skills to resolve planning and procurement as well as supplier issues bull Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives. Six Sigma Green Belt a plus bull Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks and demonstrate flexibility in a changing business environment. Models a positive can-do attitude and is cooperative both within their function and company-wide bull Ability to prioritize tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision bull Demonstrate a strong commitment and dedication to the organization on a consistent basis bull Willing to travel as needed
This possible Temp or temp to hire
Shift hours: 1st shift 7:30am to 4:30pm with 1 hour for lunch
Site Location: Andover MA facility Interviews - phone video or in person: Video
3 must haves on the resume: 1 Buying/purchasing experience 2 production planning experience 3 inventory management experience
