Raw Material Planner/Buyer - ABI

Position Summary:

The Raw Material Planner/Buyer - ABI position is responsible for the scheduling and delivery of raw materials and/or primary and secondary components needed to support the Process Team. Material acquisition is done in alignment with the goals of inventory management and quality policies and practices. Conducts all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with Company policies & SOPs, Zoetis Values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines as appropriate.

Position Responsibilities:

• Purchase raw materials, processing equipment and indirect materials consistent with planned inventory levels and the production plan; create & release the purchase order, make changes to previous released orders as needed; maintain confirmations and records.
• Monitor direct material inventory; communicate issues to production
• Manage supplier customer service for acute/order-specific issues (e.g., quality, quantity, and timing).
• Conduct invoice review for situations in which invoices vs. quantity does not match, identify root cause and take action to avoid recurrence.
• Initiate exception-based follow-up on orders placed; expedite deliveries and approvals. Provide visibility of all risk that might affect production
• Monitor all slow moving, obsolete, damaged and other unusable materials in accordance with company policies and procedure. Identify root cause of these events and take actions to avoid recurrence.
• Process material rejection, coordinating with the supplier for return and providing proper documentation.
• Drive transformation in buying activities with the goal of reducing/eliminating variability, waste and lead times.

Organizational Relationships:

• Procurement Specialist. The Buyer collaborates closely with the Procurement Specialist in areas such as: supplier blanket agreements & preferred supplier programs, customer relations & purchasing contracts, supplier performance management (chronic issues), spot sourcing, and supplier risk management
• Process Team Ring Roles. The Buyer is part of a Process Team and is a "Ring Role" member of that team. In this capacity, the incumbent participates in regular Gemba walks and drives process performance and performance improvement.
• Planner/Scheduler. The Buyer works closely with the Process Team Planner/Scheduler to 1) communicate the impact of schedule changes on material availability, and 2) to ensure that changes are made to the purchasing cycle as needed to support the production schedule.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business, or related business/technical field preferred.

Technical Skills Requirements:

• Experience in materials planning and/or production scheduling.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English.
• Previous experience with Purchasing/Materials Requirements Planning Systems (MRP).
• Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
• Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities and constraints.
• Knowledge and understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Proficient math skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive computer work is necessary for this position.
• Long periods of sitting, standing, and walking may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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