Senior Buyer/Planner- Location: On-site in Danvers, MA
Role DescriptionResponsible for carrying out assignments involving Master Production Schedule (MPS) and purchase of supplies and raw materials. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with receiving, warehouse, production, and engineering. Evaluates vendor reliability and coordinates MRP strategic initiative.
Key duties and responsibilities, other duties may be assigned:
- Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization
- Monitor and assure delivery and inventory performance objectives are met or exceeded.
- Review requisitions, contact vendors, and examine quotes for accuracy.
- Expedite items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands
- Interface with receiving, warehouse, production, engineering, shipping, and accounting to resolve any supply, quality, or logistic problems associated with purchase items.
- Utilize MRP system to minimize manual planning requirements and leverage current system capabilities
- Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepancies, or obsolete materials and scrap
- Monitor approval status of purchase orders and regularly report part shortages to affected persons.
- Assist in the regular review of the supplier base for delivery performance, quality performance, and cost reduction performance.
- Attend and complete all required training and certification exams.
- Maintain adequate knowledge of products supported in order to better support end users.
Qualifications and Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience- 5 years of experience in a Planner/Buyer position in a medium or larger sized organization preferred.
- Experience in medical equipment or similarly complex devices preferred.
- Experience in managing electromechanical components supply needed for complex capital systems
- ISO, FDA, CMDR Awareness Training and Product Complaint System.
- Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
- Must be able to assemble facts from various areas, analyze data, and provide informed recommendations to management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work effectively in a demanding, fast paced environment
- Customer focused with exceptional problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills dealing with various suppliers
Computer & Analytic Skills- You must be comfortable with technology, and be able demonstrate proficiency with MS Office package, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; as well as Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome
- Advanced working knowledge of ERP systems required. Great Plains, SAP preferred
Competencies- High attention to detail
- Understanding of terminology and ability to share and communicate effectively within the group
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks resulting in consistent productivity
- Ability to function within and support a fast-paced team environment and build strong working relationships
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability to meet accuracy and productivity goals
- Good problem solving skills, ability to evaluate situations and prioritize factors in decision making
- Self-motivated, utilize available resources for self-improvement and development
- Flexible: able to follow directives and accomplish tasks outside of normal duties
Physical Requirements- Regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
- Frequently required to sit at desk for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
- Frequently required to walk the production floor
- Interaction with x-ray devices; for this reason strict safety and tracking programs are in place, requiring the utilization of dose monitoring equipment either full time or as necessitated by situation
- The noise level in the work environment is occasionally very loud.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus
BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical (Blue Benefit Administrators): 5 PPO Plans (with up to 95% employer contribution)
- Dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield): 2 PPO Plans (with up to 80% employer contribution)
- Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield): 100% company paid
- Short/Long Term Disability, Life & AD&D (The Standard): 100% company paid
- 401k Retirement (Fidelity): 100% company match up to 5%
- Tax Deferred Health Care Savings Programs
- Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet, Legal, ID Theft
- Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more!
