Buyer​/Planner

CARR Biosystems is a growing business providing critical technology for cutting‑edge life science innovations. Our cities are creating tomorrow’s solutions to treat and cure disease. We’re part of Barry‑Wehmiller, a $3.3 billion parent company that prioritizes culture and performance harmony.

Senior‑level professional with in‑depth knowledge of the discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Works independently with minimal guidance; procures materials and services needed to meet customer demand, provides planning support for the assembly of our products, solves complex problems, may lead projects or steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing projects and objectives, and acts as a resource for less experienced team members.

Follows applicable policies and procedures; decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from the Supply Chain Team Leader.

• Strategic Planning and Forecasting
  • Analyze Demand Forecasts:
    Leverage historical data and market trends to predict material requirements and adjust purchasing strategies.
  • Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP):
    Continually refine MRP system parameters to ensure accurate signals for production and procurement.
  • Perform Capacity Planning:
    Develop and maintain capacity plans for internal manufacturing and external subcontractors to meet business targets.
  • Contribute to SIOP:
    Provide critical data on inventory health and supply trends during Sales and Operations Planning meetings.
  • Manage Product Life Cycles:
    Align supply strategies with product stages, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to end‑of‑life (EOL) to prevent excess inventory.
• Procurement and Supplier Management
  • Execute Strategic Sourcing:
    Identify and qualify suppliers based on quality standards and total cost of ownership (TCO).
  • Negotiate Terms and Agreements:
    Secure competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and optimized lead times with key vendors.
  • Manage Supplier Relationships:
    Cultivate strategic partnerships to ensure supply reliability and priority status during market shortages.
  • Monitor Supplier Performance:
    Use scorecards and audits to hold vendors accountable to Quality and On‑Time Delivery (OTD) metrics.
  • Mitigate Supply Chain Risk:
    Identify vulnerabilities and implement contingency plans, such as dual‑sourcing or safety stock buffers.
• Inventory and Operational Excellence
  • Optimize Inventory Levels:
    Balance high customer service levels with the goal of increasing inventory turns while reducing carrying costs.
  • Address Excess and Obsolete (E&O) Stock:
    Proactively identify slow‑moving inventory and execute disposition strategies to maintain warehouse efficiency.
  • Schedule Production Work Orders:
    Prioritize and release orders to the manufacturing team based on material availability and shipping dates.
  • Resolve Procurement Discrepancies:
    Reconcile variances in pricing, quantities, or receiving documentation by collaborating with Finance and suppliers.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement:
    Lead Lean / OpEx (Operational Excellence) initiatives to eliminate process waste and improve procurement workflows.
• Data Integrity and Communication
  • Maintain Master Data:
    Audit and update Item Masters, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and lead times within the ERP system (Infor XA) to ensure data accuracy.
  • Expedite/De‑expedite Orders:
    Proactively pull in or push out deliveries in response to real‑time changes in production demand.
  • Track KPI Performance:
    Monitor and report on metrics such as Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH), stockout rates, and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
  • Facilitate Cross‑Functional
    
    Collaboration:
    
    Serve as the primary bridge between Engineering, Quality, and Sales to ensure material alignment with technical specs.
  • Communicate Proactive Status Updates:
    Provide stakeholders with early warnings regarding supply roadblocks and offer actionable solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent level of experience
• 5+ years’ experience
• Ability to create and implement purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product…