Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Buyer / Planner to play a vital role in managing the planning and purchasing of both direct and indirect items while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This position is critical in meeting and exceeding on-time delivery (OTD) goals for our customers, ensuring their satisfaction, and collaborating with various departments to uphold quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Demand Fulfillment: Ensure timely delivery of products while minimizing lead times to enhance customer satisfaction.

• Procurement Strategy Development: Create and implement procurement strategies that maintain optimal inventory levels and align with production schedules.

• Cost Control Management: Conduct accurate demand forecasting to minimize inventory holding costs, eliminate bottlenecks, and drive cost savings.

• Product Development Support: Assist in new product development initiatives and lifecycle management.

• Production Efficiency Improvement: Streamline production processes, reduce waste, and optimize production flow to enhance efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various teams on manufacturing planning and scheduling to ensure alignment and efficiency.

• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Monitor production performance and evaluate schedules to identify areas for improvement.

• Production Planning: Plan, schedule, and coordinate the production of company products effectively.

• Raw Material Evaluation: Assess raw materials to ensure availability for production needs.

• Status Reporting: Provide regular updates on production status and any issues to upper management.

• Problem Resolution: Address production disruptions and productivity challenges promptly.

• Accuracy Commitment: Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.

• Supply Chain Optimization: Propose and lead projects aimed at optimizing the supply chain.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in buying and planning within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Medical Device industry.

• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).

• Advanced planning skills with a strong understanding of inventory management, including forecasting and reconciliation.

• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) planning, sourcing, and buying.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data extraction and high-level reporting capabilities.

• Experience in contract negotiations with suppliers.

• Prior Quality Assurance experience in a regulated environment (ISO13485).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business preferred, or equivalent work experience.

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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