Planner/Buyer
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description Summary
We are the makers of possible
Job DescriptionBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Duties/Responsibilities:Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
This position is responsible for assuring that manufacturing production schedules are established and that the materials required for production are available.
Works with production operators, production management, Planner/Buyers and Logistics management across BD.
Has the responsibility to balance raw materials and supplies to minimize on hand inventory.
Ensures scheduling does not result in outages of material and production stoppages that could negatively impact other plants/customers, causing backorders and/or revenue loss to the company.
Maintain open orders in the system and bring them forward in the production plan.
Maintains ongoing communications with manufacturing regarding schedules, materials, etc.
Process and distribute Experimental Orders.
Review system planned component purchases and convert them into vendor purchase orders.
Interact with supplier representatives on open order and change order deliveries.
Interact with manufacturing floor personnel and establish an internal network for feedback on low component inventory levels.
Co-coordinate with other Planner/Buyers on component demands and on finished goods shipments.
Coordinate inventory integrity with manufacturing to maintain system reliability.
Assist with compliance measurement reporting systems.
Support new and experimental product runs to include replacement or new components.
Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
Production system reliability and inventory integrity.
Master scheduling satisfies customer expectations and on-time delivery.
This position does supervises:
- Exempt Associates — Small team 1-~10 associates
Required :
- BA/BS — Supply Chain Management or Business
5 years in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management environment.
APICs Certification preferred
Proficient :
Planning/Buying knowledge
MRP/ERP knowledge
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Team building skills
Microsoft Office
SAP knowledge
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. In some locations, testing for COVID‑19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
BenefitsCompetitive pay
Access a portion of your pay before pay day with Daily Pay
Healthcare coverage:
No paycheck contributions for eligible associates under a certain salary threshold enrolled in the HSA Basic Medical Plan option, no matter how many dependents you cover.Preventive care covered at 100%.
Dental and vision insurance at group rates.
Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Adoption assistance plan
401(k) plan with 75 cents on the dollar matched by BD up to 6% of compensation
Company paid basic life and AD&D…
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