Buyer-Planner (Hybrid)

Veterinary Orthopedic Implants•Whippany, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Movora is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner to join our Supply Chain and Operations team in Whippany, New Jersey. This position plays an important role in the final stages of the product lifecycle, from placing and managing supplier purchase orders through coordinating production activities that bring materials to a ship ready state. This is a hands on role for someone who is comfortable working across both purchasing and production planning. You will build and maintain production schedules, manage purchase orders based on MRP requirements, monitor inventory needs, and serve as a key connection between Sales, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and our suppliers.

Requirements

Two to five years of experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, purchasing, or inventory control
Working knowledge of Bills of Materials, routing, lead times, and production capacity constraints
Strong experience using ERP and MRP systems
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain production schedules
Strong communication and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively across Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and external suppliers
Ability to adjust priorities in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Experience with SAP or a similar ERP platform
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or MSBC certification
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain production schedules that support customer demand and inventory targets
Review demand forecasts and adjust planned orders and schedules as needed
Coordinate finishing and intermediate production activities to keep work moving on schedule
Monitor production capacity, identify potential constraints, and reprioritize orders when conditions change
Plan, place, and manage purchase orders for assigned materials and commodities
Maintain ERP planning information, including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, vendor records, and pricing
Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and on time delivery
Request and compile supplier quotes and support negotiations related to pricing, terms, and delivery
Resolve invoice, receipt, and quantity discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
Keep Sales, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Customer Service, and suppliers aligned on priorities and delivery commitments
Communicate schedule changes, expedited requests, and expected completion dates
Partner with Quality Control to address supplier issues and nonconforming materials that may affect production
Create and maintain Bills of Materials, ensuring quantities and revisions match approved engineering documentation
Set up and maintain accurate item and supplier information within the ERP system
Provide pick sheets for sales orders and drop shipments based on customer required dates
Support accurate inventory transactions, cycle counts, and the annual physical inventory