Buyer/Planner

Provide professional materials planning focusing on daily execution of purchasing and production planning /scheduling support to the organization. This includes close coordination with suppliers, Sales, Customer Service and Manufacturing departments to ensure smooth execution from the supplier through the manufacturing process. Maintain and improve MRP system or other system parameters and systems, generate and release work orders and/or purchase orders, reschedule and maintain area capacity and purchasing delivery plans, as well as product forecasts. Track, monitor, and advise management on production plans and purchasing delivery schedules in order to achieve planned production levels and to provide excellent customer service at the right cost in order to achieve company goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Responsible for selecting, ordering, and coordinating materials or services for production and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), based on engineering specifications; drive continuous improvement in price, quality, service, delivery performance, and lead times.
- Maintains all MRP or scheduling systems for purchasing, production planning, supplier delivery planning, and work order/capacity management.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal/external suppliers, customers, other facilities, and Sales staff.
- Develops supplier network to improve performance in Quality, Cost, and Delivery; conducts Make/Buy and dual-source decisions and presents tradeoffs to leadership.

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- Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing
- 2+ years in Master Planning, preferred
- Background in medical device manufacturing, aerospace, and electronic industries favored.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.