Sr Supv, Planning & Purchasing (Hybrid)

Terumo•Ann Arbor, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world. At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere. Job SummaryThis position is responsible for managing forecasts, production planning, inventory, raw material purchasing, and supplier agreements.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of seven years of Supply Chain or Operations Management experience or a four-year college degree in Business, Operations Management or related field and a minimum of four years of related experience.
Intermediate computer software skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is preferred.
APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certification in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) is preferred.

Responsibilities

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
Prepare and present monthly product results for in-plant meetings and Terumo Corporation.
Participate in change control approval process as needed.
Prepare monthly production schedules, release work orders, and backorder reports.
Analyze and compile production results for management review.
Recommend ideas for cost reduction and implementation.
Communicate with Terumo CV SQE and suppliers to maintain and develop appropriate levels of quality and quality measurements.
Participate in agreements between Terumo CV and suppliers for applicable raw materials with the support of the Materials Manager.
Manage balance between the forecast and production levels to maintain adequate inventory for a specific business unit(s).
Work with manufacturing Supervisors and Managers to maximize production while balancing the inventory.
Participate in obsolescence projects with engineering departments and business unit(s).
Utilizes the systems and processes in place to attract, develop, engage, train, and retain talented Associates; creating a work environment where Associates can realize their full potential, thus allowing the organization to meet business needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.