Sr Buyer Planner
Core
Sr Buyer Planner responsible for planning, procurement, inventory optimization, and supplier management to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain planner and buyer
Builds
Production materials, equipment, and supplies for manufacturing operations
Domain
Healthcare manufacturing supply chain
Required skills
Material planning, supply planning, procurement, supplier relationship management, MRP planning, inventory optimization, supply chain analytics, ERP systems, advanced Excel
Preferred skills
APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification, Kinaxis Rapid Response, bilingual English and Spanish
Technologies
Kinaxis Rapid Response, Advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Execute planning process to maintain required inventory, monitor purchase price variance, control inbound freight expenses, conduct routine meetings with key suppliers, maintain accurate purchasing files, prepare analysis reports on shortage and supplier delivery non-compliance, identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies, maintain planning and procurement master data
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC