Job details The Buyer / Planner is responsible for a variety of activities related to material planning, procurement of
goods and services, and supporting the production of company products. This role involves planning and
delivering daily production schedules, defining and maintaining a proper level of inventory, and ... ensuring that plans are established in advance to support business goals.
The Buyer / Planner is a day-to-day contact for Manufacturing/Engineering planning and is responsible
for escalating any issues should they arise. Additionally, this position contributes to delivering the
business asset plan in alignment with the agreed standards while ensuring production meets the master
production plan and inventory targets. The Buyer / Planner will also handle routine purchasing needs.

Responsibilities:
? Schedules changeover and production/maintenance plans, to ensure that all the necessary inputs
(such as access requirements, materials, equipment, resources, etc.) have been considered and are
available
? Ensures the Manufacturing and Engineering plan resources (equipment, people, etc.) are visible and
aligned for the best utilization to meet business goals.
? Assists in setting inventory policy and stocking levels for commercial finished goods per service level
targets and seasonality across distribution channels.
? Checks the accuracy of requests against product specifications and ensures that all necessary
paperwork accompanies each order or shipment.
? Assists reviewing new product specifications and unit production forecasts to determine materials
needed.
? Works closely with R & D on new projects.
? Work with internal, or external sources to create daily/weekly production schedules to achieve
desired customerservice level and inventory targets. Releases work orders to manufacturing and
track/expedites orders as needed.
? Takes proactive measures to prevent nonconformitiesrelated to products, processes, and quality
system.
? Identifies and documents potential issues related to the product, process, and quality system.
? Initiates, recommends or provides solutions through the designated channels and verifies the
implementation of solution
? Sets and maintains optimal inventory levels by analyzing customer demands, forecasts, and trends.
? Generates and manages purchase orders and sales orders.
? Monitors back-order items to ensure delivery and keep other departments (Sales, Engineering &
Customer Service) abreast of status.

? Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers. Identifies issues and trends to
proactively implement corrective actions and resolve disputes.
? Obtains vendor pricing, handle P.O.s, and plan forecasts for chief builds (i.e., one-off product
purchases, new products, unique orders). Interacts with Product Engineers if parts are unavailable or
price prohibitive.
? Creates and maintains department metrics and enforces and adheres to purchasing procedures.
? Integrates year-end inventory statistics and trends into annual Vendor Management Reports. Assists
with production and maintenance of these reports.
? Update and create necessary standard operating procedures (SOPs)
? Maintain dashboards for high level analysis

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Prior experience in a similar role within the medical device, technology, or pharmaceutical industries is highly preferred.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
? Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience.
? A minimum of 2 years of experience in material management, inventory control, purchasing or
supply chain.
? Experience using ERP systems for JIT & KANBAN environment.
? Knowledge of relational databases (ERP).
? Proficient with MS Office Applications and

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow more The Buyer / Planner is responsible for a variety of activities related to material planning, procurement of
goods and services, and supporting the production of company products. This role involves planning and
delivering daily production schedules, defining and maintaining a proper level of inventory, and
ensuring that plans are established in advance to support business goals.
The Buyer / Planner is a day-to-day contact for Manufacturing/Engineering planning and is responsible
for escalating any issues should they arise. Additionally, this position contributes to delivering the
business asset plan in alignment with the agreed standards while ensuring production meets the master
production plan and inventory targets. The Buyer / Planner will also handle routine purchasing needs.

Responsibilities:
? Schedules changeover and production/maintenance plans, to ensure that all the necessary inputs
(such as access requirements, materials, equipment, resources, etc.) have been considered and are
available
? Ensures the Manufacturing and Engineering plan resources (equipment, people, etc.) are visible and
aligned for the best utilization to meet business goals. ... ? Assists in setting inventory policy and stocking levels for commercial finished goods per service level
targets and seasonality across distribution channels.
? Checks the accuracy of requests against product specifications and ensures that all necessary
paperwork accompanies each order or shipment.
? Assists reviewing new product specifications and unit production forecasts to determine materials
needed.
? Works closely with R & D on new projects.
? Work with internal, or external sources to create daily/weekly production schedules to achieve
desired customerservice level and inventory targets. Releases work orders to manufacturing and
track/expedites orders as needed.
? Takes proactive measures to prevent nonconformitiesrelated to products, processes, and quality
system.
? Identifies and documents potential issues related to the product, process, and quality system.
? Initiates, recommends or provides solutions through the designated channels and verifies the
implementation of solution
? Sets and maintains optimal inventory levels by analyzing customer demands, forecasts, and trends.
? Generates and manages purchase orders and sales orders.
? Monitors back-order items to ensure delivery and keep other departments (Sales, Engineering &
Customer Service) abreast of status.

? Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers. Identifies issues and trends to
proactively implement corrective actions and resolve disputes.
? Obtains vendor pricing, handle P.O.s, and plan forecasts for chief builds (i.e., one-off product
purchases, new products, unique orders). Interacts with Product Engineers if parts are unavailable or
price prohibitive.
? Creates and maintains department metrics and enforces and adheres to purchasing procedures.
? Integrates year-end inventory statistics and trends into annual Vendor Management Reports. Assists
with production and maintenance of these reports.
? Update and create necessary standard operating procedures (SOPs)
? Maintain dashboards for high level analysis

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Prior experience in a similar role within the medical device, technology, or pharmaceutical industries is highly preferred.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
? Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience.
? A minimum of 2 years of experience in material management, inventory control, purchasing or
supply chain.
? Experience using ERP systems for JIT & KANBAN environment.
? Knowledge of relational databases (ERP).
? Proficient with MS Office Applications and

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow morekey responsibilities

? Schedules changeover and production/maintenance plans, to ensure that all the necessary inputs(such as access requirements, materials, equipment, resources, etc.) have been considered and areavailable? Ensures the Manufacturing and Engineering plan resources (equipment, people, etc.) are visible andaligned for the best utilization to meet business goals.? Assists in setting inventory policy and stocking levels for commercial finished goods per service leveltargets and seasonality across distribution channels.? Checks the accuracy of requests against product specifications and ensures that all necessarypaperwork accompanies each order or shipment.? Assists reviewing new product specifications and unit production forecasts to determine materialsneeded.? Works closely with R & D on new projects.? Work with internal, or external sources to create daily/weekly production schedules to achievedesired customerservice level and inventory targets. Releases work orders to manufacturing andtrack/expedites orders as needed.? Takes proactive measures to prevent nonconformitiesrelated to products, processes, and qualitysystem.? Identifies and documents potential issues related to the product, process, and quality system.? Initiates, recommends or provides solutions through the designated channels and verifies theimplementation of solution? Sets and maintains optimal inventory levels by analyzing customer demands, forecasts, and trends.? Generates and manages purchase orders and sales orders.? Monitors back-order items to ensure delivery and keep other departments (Sales, Engineering &Customer Service) abreast of status.? Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers. Identifies issues and trends toproactively implement corrective actions and resolve disputes.? Obtains vendor pricing, handle P.O.s, and plan forecasts for chief builds (i.e., one-off productpurchases, new products, unique orders). Interacts with Product Engineers if parts are unavailable orprice prohibitive.? Creates and maintains department metrics and enforces and adheres to purchasing procedures.? Integrates year-end inventory statistics and trends into annual Vendor Management Reports. Assistswith production and maintenance of these reports.? Update and create necessary standard operating procedures (SOPs)? Maintain dashboards for high level analysis

experience

1-4 years

skills

Prior experience in a similar role within the medical device, technology, or pharmaceutical industries is highly preferred.

qualifications

? Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience.? A minimum of 2 years of experience in material management, inventory control, purchasing orsupply chain.? Experience using ERP systems for JIT & KANBAN environment.? Knowledge of relational databases (ERP).? Proficient with MS Office Applications and Excel.? Ability to work both independently and with multiple departments to understand complex businessdecisions.? Demonstratessuccess at building strong business relationships.? Demonstratesstrong analyticalskills, accuracy, and attention to detail.? Able to think critically and problem solve.? Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external stakeholderinteractions.? Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.? Understanding of material requirements planning,supplier management, and risk management.? Travel occasionally up to 5%.

education

Bachelors

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