Buyer/Planner

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States Planet Pharma Full time

4 month contract - covering for a leave of absence - potential to extend longer term

Hours - M-F, first shift (8-5 is)

Pay rate range is $ $39.89 - $42.56/hr.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Balance on hand inventory, demand and associated lead times to optimize inventory levels through various management programs such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), KanBan systems, min/max leveling, off-site storage facilities, etc.
  • Issue purchase orders for component parts based off demand using relevant MRP system to drive order cadence.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy by monitoring inventory through floor observation and cycle counts, and when necessary determines root cause for variances and analyzes and recommends preventive measures or process modifications.
  • Analyze forecast and work with vendors with long lead time components, work to combine buys and reduce costs.
  • Obtain approval for POs of significant value in accordance with approval authorization levels prior to placement with supplier.
  • Identify and leverage opportunities for continuous improvement and manage financial risk. Analyze purchase price variances compared to quote.
  • Assist with supplier negotiations to drive lower costs, establish rebate programs and improve payment and delivery terms.
  • Effectively communicates required dates to vendors and follow-up on delivery dates as needed.
  • Process vendor changes by appropriately submitting change controls when necessary and adjusting inventory management systems accordingly, issue and track SCARS when necessary.
  • Monitor, measure, and report vendor performance by using vendor score card.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of component parts and communicate any issues to area management.
  • Expedite overdue component purchase orders with vendors to support production and facilities activity.
  • Coordinate and monitor applicable testing and release activities with appropriate internal and external quality control laboratory testing facilities in accordance with Master Schedule.
  • Replan and reschedule component open orders as a result of scheduling changes to reflect revised quantity or ship date requirements.
  • Monitor material status and effectively communicates obsolete & expired materials to the organization and facilitates inventory meetings with organization to review aged inventory and necessary disposition.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by leader.

Education and Qualifications

  • MIN 2+ years of procurement experience in a high-volume cGMP production or manufacturing environment - REQUIRED
  • Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, APICS Certification is an asset.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
  • Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, effective communication (both written and verbal), proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Possess the ability to bridge relationships between various departments, levels of the organization, supplier and customer organizations.
  • Excellent organization skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established guidelines.
  • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities with a strong attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.

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