Overview

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the coordination and execution of materials related processes and transactions required to support medium sized product lines. Reports to the Materials Manager but will work on the production floor in support of the production teams, and provides vital communication links to the team champions, group leaders and manufacturing managers. Expected to have good analytical skill as demonstrated by the ability to maintain inventory levels and accuracy on medium sized production lines with some supervision.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities: 

• Manages Kanban material system for assigned product lines.
• Reviews MRP and place Purchase Orders for any material not part of the Kanban system.
• Expedites all overdue orders or late Kanban deliveries.
• Expedites material shortage issues to purchasing staff and update current status to manufacturing team.
• Monitors usage and advise suppliers of any trending activity shown in our consumption levels .
• Monitors Consignment inventory levels periodically and advises Commodity Managers and/or Senior Buyers when levels fall below desirable quantities.
• Reviews material availability for on-going or planned production and makes schedule recommendations based upon analysis.
• Implements Change Orders as required on the production floor. 
• Conducts, records and tracks the results of daily cycle counting activity.

Budget managed (if applicable): N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of MS Word, & MS Excel
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Minimum 3 years of experience planning or purchasing in a manufacturing environment using advanced material planning processes.
• An Associate's Degree; Completion of some APICS Certification coursework.

International Mobility: Required: No

Travel Requirements: No

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com