BuyerPlanner III
BuyerPlanner III
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Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a resultsdriven Buyer/Planner who will beresponsible for monitoring managing planning and purchasing Raw Materials to support the following:
- a fast paced FDA regulated manufacturing environment
- to meet working capital inventory and other financial targets
- to meet Kanban requirements
- to fully support qualifications/validations
- to be an experienced Senior Buyer of critical raw materials
If you are eager to join an organization where your talents and expertise will be highly appreciated and if you meet our qualifications to excel in this position we want to hear from you. Contact us today!
This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Immucor Inc. Therefore if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future we cannot consider your application at this time.
Buyer/Planner III (Supply Chain / Sourcing and Purchasing)
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Using applicable tools regularly monitor inventory levels of all parts for area of responsibility to maintain acceptable levels of raw materials to enable manufacturing to hit target dates.
- Ensures an uninterruptedsupply of raw materials to support all Plant needs adjusts delivery dates with suppliers to reflect requirement changes in production schedules making sure to obtain order acknowledgement from suppliers.
- Purchases material at the most economic quantity to support demand.
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers.
- On a monthly basis monitors OTD of suppliers and reports any trends that may impact manufacturing.
- Ensures that dates in the ERP system are updated in a timely manner to allow for accurate delivery dates at all times.
- At least daily and more frequently if applicable check Master Data for accuracy and maintain POs specifically for prices lead times SS levels planner codes supplier information ASL information PO status (inspections required) POs closed out on time and suppliers having current product specifications
- In conjunctionwith Accounts Payable and on a weekly basis make sure that all POs and invoices are closed and free of issues for pricing quantities etc.
- Evaluate RM SS levels and make recommendations to adjust any that are needed on a quarterly basis.
- Serve as the first line of defense for quality pricing and delivery issues. Escalate issues to procurement management and strategic sourcing when necessary
- Work with Supplier Quality to ensure product inspection delays are held to a minimum so supply is not interrupted.
- Ensure disposition of questionable material is handled appropriately and process debit memos when needed to return product to supplier
- Monitor inventory of discontinued items to ensure that the appropriate people know the runout date and validation plans are on track. Ensure replacement material will be available when needed.
Buyer/Planner III (Supply Chain / Sourcing and Purchasing)
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- 10 plus years purchasing experience in an FDA/GMP manufacturing environment
- Familiar with Lean/Six Sigma theories and principles Green/Black Belt preferred
- Proficient with Statistics
- APICS CPISM CSCP or ISM Certification preferred
- Familiar with Oracle SAP Infor LN or Baan ERP systems
- Proficient with Excel Word and Powerpoint
- Crystal reporting familiarity a plus
- Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
- Demonstrated record of sound judgment
- Solutions oriented and selfmotivated with a strong customerservice mindset
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Excellent written and verbal presentation & communication skills
- Demonstrated familiarity with financial measurement and appraisal techniques
Buyer/Planner III (Supply Chain / Sourcing and Purchasing)
Employment Type
Full-Time
