Analyst, Planner/Buyer
Core
Develop and schedule manufacturing production plans, manage inventory targets, liaise with warehouses for shipping/receiving, and plan material requirements to support production schedules and new product launches.
Role type
Senior supply chain planner/buyer (medical devices)
Builds
Manufacturing production plans, inventory targets, material purchase orders, and shipment schedules
Domain
Medical device manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
Production planning, inventory management, material requirements planning (MRP), supplier management, logistics coordination, work order generation, import/export compliance, ERP system usage
Preferred skills
Medical device industry experience, MRP/ERP expertise (e.g., JDE), market and economic indicator analysis, Kanban/Min/Max knowledge
Technologies
JDE, ENOMS, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Develop and schedule the Manufacturing Production Plan from Master Production Schedule requirements; Manage issues preventing execution of the MPS and production plan; Analyze resource availability and develop short and mid-range capacity plans; Generate and manage work order progress; Liaise with warehouse teams for shipping and receiving; Plan materials requirements and provide to support production schedules; Expediting purchase orders from receiving dock through production stores
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC