MRO Buyer / Planner

Merck•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$22 - $34

About The Position

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role: In this role you will play a key role in the management and accuracy of indirect consumable inventory. This role also services the site in the processing of indirect purchasing requisitions and converts those requests into purchase orders. Success in this role will be measured by achieving at least 98% on-time indirect material availability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Works with the cleaning validation operations team, quality control, and other affiliates to ensure a continuous supply of ‘just-in-time’ materials used in indirect manufacturing processes. Transforms approved purchase requisitions for indirect purchases into purchase orders for materials and services from approved suppliers. Maintains integrity and continuous improvements of master data within the SAP application, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness of transactions. Observes, optimizes and tracks required safety stocks for indirect item coded materials to ensure continuous supply of inventory. Identifies and leads initiatives to optimize supply chain processes, including company purchase orders and annual blanket purchase orders. Develops capacity analyses and provide inventory projections. Routes document changes in the internal quality control system, reporting supplier change notifications to the appropriate departments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Acts as a liaison on occasion between supplier’s invoice requests and accounts payable and work well in a fast-paced environment. Maintains accurate and complete supply chain tracking logs (Excel format). Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of supply chain work experience. OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and 1+ years of supply chain work experience. 1+ years of MRP/ERP system work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing and managing complex Excel workbooks. Pharmaceutical work experience. Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills. Pay Range for this position: $22 - $34 / hour The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here . What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 3+ years of supply chain work experience.
OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and 1+ years of supply chain work experience.
1+ years of MRP/ERP system work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and managing complex Excel workbooks.
Pharmaceutical work experience.
Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Works with the cleaning validation operations team, quality control, and other affiliates to ensure a continuous supply of ‘just-in-time’ materials used in indirect manufacturing processes.
Transforms approved purchase requisitions for indirect purchases into purchase orders for materials and services from approved suppliers.
Maintains integrity and continuous improvements of master data within the SAP application, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness of transactions.
Observes, optimizes and tracks required safety stocks for indirect item coded materials to ensure continuous supply of inventory.
Identifies and leads initiatives to optimize supply chain processes, including company purchase orders and annual blanket purchase orders.
Develops capacity analyses and provide inventory projections.
Routes document changes in the internal quality control system, reporting supplier change notifications to the appropriate departments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Acts as a liaison on occasion between supplier’s invoice requests and accounts payable and work well in a fast-paced environment.
Maintains accurate and complete supply chain tracking logs (Excel format).