Material Planner Buyer [Medical Device]

Millenniumsoft•San Jose, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Planner Buyer performs detailed production planning and purchasing functions as part of a Supply Chain Team. This role is accountable for supply management, including domestic trade fulfillment and international replenishment, for assigned Plants or Product Hierarchies. The position is also responsible for managing raw material inventory levels for assigned commodities or product lines. The role supports and collaborates closely with Manufacturing Operations, Global Demand Planning, and Procurement.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma
Minimum of 3-5 years MRP Planning experience
Minimum of 3 years Procurement experience
Experience with MRP systems
Experience with Microsoft Windows
Solid analytical skills
Solid planning skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Solid oral/written communication skills
Thorough knowledge of GMP requirements
Thorough knowledge of ISO requirements

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of integrated Supply Chain systems (i.e., SAP R/3, APO) a plus

Responsibilities

Converts approved Master Schedule plans to detailed, sequenced Production Orders on a daily or weekly basis.
Assists Manufacturing in managing open orders from Release-to-Close.
Determines inventory parameters.
Manages purchase orders.
Communicates delivery schedules.
Expedites material.
Processes returns.
Resolves payment issues.
Communicates supplier performance problems (sourcing, delivery, and quality) to Commodity Managers.
Communicates significant current/potential supply performance problems (schedule unfeasibility or non-compliance, material or capacity imbalances, etc.) to Supply Network Planning and Plant Management.
Converts constrained, feasible Master Production Schedules (Firm Planned Orders) to detailed and executable MRP-generated plans/work orders over an established rolling horizon period and with agreed-upon frequency.
Acts independently and routinely performs moderately complex planning and problem-solving.
Converts MRP requirements to purchase orders.
Participates in weekly/monthly Supply Planning Schedule reviews for one or more Work Centers and ensures appropriate follow-up of agreed-upon actions.
Responsively manages Action Messages and Alerts, applying criteria-based intervention.
Communicates tactical direction and schedule priorities to Production Schedulers.
Coordinates the generation and prioritization of Material Shortage lists, Past Due’s/Backlog, etc.
Communicates capacity/material issues and remedial action plans to key stakeholders as appropriate.
Manages open purchase orders and communicates delivery information to Production Planners.
Frequently reviews and maintains the integrity of MRP parameters (lot/order size, lead times, Days Forward Supply, Safety Stock) and provides data for Key Performance Metrics (Schedule Compliance, Time Fence Violations, Work in Process Inventory Turnover, Projected Inventory at Risk/Stock Loss).
Explains significant variances or potential future risks.
Identifies opportunities for inventory reduction and actively supports implementation as directed.
Reviews and updates current product availability information on a daily basis (Backorder Reason Code, expected partial/full release availability) and initiates Product Bulletins as required.
Participates in Product Optimization Program reviews to effectively execute new product introductions, conversions, and rationalization efforts.
Coordinates as needed with Procurement Planners for resolution of supplier issues (quality, delivery), or implementation of changes to the supplier base.
Informs Commodity Manager of critical supplier performance problems.
Minimizes raw material shortages and resulting backorders.
Processes material returns.
Works with Invoice Processors to resolve payment issues.
Initiates purchase part deviation waivers when needed.
Processes Engineering Revision Orders or Change Notifications as needed.
Periodically reviews and dispositions Excess & Obsolete, Unscheduled, Expired inventories.
Supports efforts to ensure data integrity of Book-to-Physical Inventory, BOM’s and Routings.
Complies with all GMP, regulatory and ISO guidelines including company policies and departmental procedures.