Buyer / Planner

MAIN OBJECTIVE:
Provides purchasing of materials, equipment, etc., for the operations of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – expedites, de-expedites, cancels, creates, etc.
Maintains and reviews Forecast vs. Actual for products to ensure the highest level of accuracy is attained.
Manages workflow at each subcontractor to ensure delivery as required. Adjusts delivery schedules to support forecasts or customer orders.
Ensures item costing is fair and reasonable. Works with each vendor to reduce costs while still maintaining quality and deliveries.
Manages weekly conference call with key vendors to resolve current schedule and issues.
Communicates ECN changes to each vendor and reviews disposition of existing and in-process products.
Maintains and reviews inventory levels based upon forecast, safety stock, and/or strategic product importance. Identifies those products that are excess or slow moving.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Medical/Dental Arthrex pays 100% for employee and participates in dependent coverage
Life Insurance 25k for all employees
Longterm disability insurance All employees
401k Savings Plan Competitive 401k plan
Fitness Club Use of fitness cards for local gym
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Advanced education in business or materials management, 4 year degree in related field required beyond high school. 2-5 years experience as a Planner, Buyer or Master Scheduler, preferably in a Medical Device Material’s Management organization.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Detailed knowledge of a Materials Management organization in a Medical Device environment.

MACHINE, TOOLS AND?OR EQUIPMENT SKILLS:
PC spreadsheets, computer software