Raw Material Planner/Buyer - ABI

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

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About The Position

The Raw Material Planner/Buyer - ABI position is responsible for the scheduling and delivery of raw materials and/or primary and secondary components needed to support the Process Team. Material acquisition is done in alignment with the goals of inventory management and quality policies and practices. Conducts all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Zoetis Values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines as appropriate.

Requirements

• BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English.
• Previous experience with Purchasing/Materials Requirements Planning Systems (MRP).
• Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
• Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities and constraints.
• Knowledge and understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Proficient math skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Extensive computer work is necessary for this position.
• Long periods of sitting, standing, and walking may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business, or related business/technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, processing equipment and indirect materials consistent with planned inventory levels and the production plan; create & release the purchase order, make changes to previous released orders as needed; maintain confirmations and records.
• Monitor direct material inventory; communicate issues to production
• Manage supplier customer service for acute/order-specific issues (e.g., quality, quantity, and timing).
• Conduct invoice review for situations in which invoices vs. quantity does not match, identify root cause and take action to avoid recurrence.
• Initiate exception-based follow-up on orders placed; expedite deliveries and approvals.
• Provide visibility of all risk that might affect production
• Monitor all slow moving, obsolete, damaged and other unusable materials in accordance with company policies and procedure. Identify root cause of these events and take actions to avoid recurrence.
• Process material rejection, coordinating with the supplier for return and providing proper documentation.
• Drive transformation in buying activities with the goal of reducing/eliminating variability, waste and lead times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees