Buyer / Planner

MAIN OBJECTIVE:
Provides shipping of company products or material.

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.

INCIDENTAL DUTIES:
(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.)

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
Lunch Time Catered Lunches four days a week
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.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
Detailed knowledge of a Materials Management organization in a Medical Device environment.

Specialized Courses and/or Training:
2-5 years experience in a Medical Device Material’s Management organization as a Planner, Buyer or Master Scheduler.

Machine, Tools and/or Equipment Skills:
PC spreadsheets, computer software.