Buyer/Planner - Purchasing

Make an Impact with Healthcare Technology Jobs That Matter The Buyer/Planner generates demand forecasts, processes sales orders, and develop production schedules to support them. This role will orders and coordinate the delivery of parts/materials, equipment and services used in product manufacturing and distributed directly to customers according to demand and production plans. Controls the inventory and transportation of assigned production parts/materials in accordance with management objectives to ensure total customer satisfaction within required timelines, quality standards, and total cost constraints. Expedites requirements as needed (e.g., purchase order or production order action, shortage, past due order reports, exception reports).

Responsibilities

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• Manage SAP ERP master data for materials management, purchasing, planning, and transportation functions
• Create and manage project material Sales Orders including delivery note generation and final goods issue per delivery confirmations
• Manage, monitor and maintain delivery schedules / due dates in MRP system based on Customer Demand
• Provide lead times to the Customer Service team regarding Available To Promise date for customer demand fulfillment
• Check availability of inventory prior to firming/releasing work orders using system queries and reports.
• Maintain purchase orders, Kanban releases & Supplier Schedules based on MRP action messages and new engineering change orders.
• Monitor & measure material and transportation cost savings plans and targets; collaborate with Strategic Procurement team in supplier negotiation initiatives as required
• Effectively manage inventory levels to meet customer orders, including safety & distribution stock, utilizing proven Supply Chain systems
• Collaborate with Strategic Procurement, Project Management and Customer Service teams to optimize supply chain and logistics solutions in order to maximize On Time Delivery to customer request and delivery promise, while minimizing inventory investment.
• Serve as liaison between project personnel and transportation companies to set delivery appointments, manage pipeline shipments, file claims, and ensure complete delivery on schedule and undamaged
• Work with accounts payable and transportation suppliers to reconcile freight invoices
• Manage international freight compliance to ensure accurate, complete, and timely document transmittal to freight forwarders and customs
• Ensure hazardous materials transport compliance for all modes international and domestic
  
  
  

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed

• Four-year degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of scheduling & planning in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years customer service/sales support experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or transportation related industry.
• 1 year buying experience.
• Strong computer skills, with emphasis on using MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, Adobe Distiller, Auto-CAD.
• Experience with an enterprise-wide information system such as SAP. Specifically working with the SD, MM, and PP modules.
• Strong customer service-oriented interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (P/D/C/A).
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Capable of handling stressful and demanding interpersonal interactions, while working flexible hours dependent upon workload.
  
  
  

Desirable, but not Essential:

• APICS CSCP certification..
  
  
  

Salary range for this position is $58,000 - $72,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, disability, 401k matching (up to 8%).

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Swisslog Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Swisslog Healthcare empowers hospitals and healthcare facilities with advanced pharmacy and transport automation solutions that streamline medication management and support clinical workflows. With over 1,200 dedicated employees serving more than 3,500 health facilities worldwide, we’re committed to improving patient safety and giving healthcare professionals more time for what matters most: caring for patients. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.