Buyer/Planner

Job Summary

Responsible for defining and maintaining a proper level of inventory and safety stock of direct materials that will be used to support ZOLL production needs, as well as some indirect materials and services.

Essential Functions

• Reviews internal purchase requisitions for correctness and places purchase orders accordingly.
• Responsible for planning and placing purchase orders for assigned listed parts/components/assemblies based on cost, lead time, ECO changes, and complexity of the items.
• Plans for the purchase of materials for assigned suppliers or commodities by utilizing reports and demand planning tools, and places purchase orders per company S.O.P.'s, compliancy, and standards.
• Ensures adherence to supplier commitments such as pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Meets inventory and safety stock targets through routine planning and purchase order maintenance.
• Along with Demand Planner, forecasts future demand requirements and publishes supplier forecasts to avoid any potential ZOLL production delays.
• Communicate with other departments on material status and delivery date changes related to shortages and impact to production adherence.
• Works with suppliers and Commodity Management to identify cost reduction, schedule adherence, and other value adding initiatives.
• Participates in supplier business review and audits as necessary.
• Maintain items/materials and MRP fields to support ideal inventory, safety stock levels, and accurate MRP calculations.
• Support Engineering and SQE with engineering changes and quality.
• Managing and organizing all materials related to vendor returns. This includes overseeing the return process, ensuring the correct items are returned, tracking inventory, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and professionalism with suppliers, management, peers, and team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in business related field from an accredited college/university with 2-4 years of Procurement/Supply Chain experience preferred or
• 3-6 years of Procurement/Supply Chain experience preferred
• Manufacturing environment and/or regulated environment (Medical, Aerospace, Nuclear) experience preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, implementation experience preferred
• APICS CPIM Certification Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of MRP systems, Oracle preferred, proficient MicroSoft Skills, Excel and Word.
• Strong communications skills – verbal, written, presentation, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, effectively manage time and deliver result on time.
• Strong people skills – ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to establish and maintain supplier relationships and lead projects
• Strong follow-up skills - ability to multi-task and prioritize,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal customers, external suppliers, and colleagues.
• Ability to read and interpret Auto/CAD drawings.
• Keen attention to detail; able to produce error free work.
• Possess basic knowledge of supply chain activities, including transformation of natural resources, raw materials and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer.
• Recognize the ways that supply chains link value chains.

Travel Requirements

• 10% May travel to other facilities for meetings, collaboration and/or training.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally
• Carrying - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally