Senior Replenishment Buyer

Job Summary

McKesson has an opening for a Senior Replenishment Buyer
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As the leader in pharmaceutical distribution and supply chain management, McKesson Pharmaceutical Solutions & Services (PSAS) delivers vital branded and generic pharmaceuticals, as well as over‑the‑counter products, to more than 40,000 customers in three primary segments: retail chains, independent retail pharmacies and institutional providers such as hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks and long‑term care providers.

We base our distribution excellence on electronic order processing, asset management tools, a commitment to Six Sigma methodology, order accuracy, and supply chain safety. We work with our customers on solutions – including supply management technology, world‑class marketing programs, managed care and repackaging products and services – that help them meet their business and quality goals. Our entire team works to ensure patients receive their medications efficiently and begin the process of healing.

As the nation’s largest pharmaceutical distributor, McKesson’s PSAS business is committed to driving total pharmacy health for customers and ensuring that customers receive the right drug at the right time, every time. This commitment is underpinned by McKesson’s focus on providing customers with the industry’s highest product availability, intelligent ordering capabilities, and unmatched service accuracy.

• Conduct inventory replenishment duties for designated accounts/distribution center(s) to include inventory management, adherence to McKesson’s SLA goals, and the management and analytics of forecasting trends (demand forecasting and lead time forecasting).
• Establish, maintain, and expand regular communication with external customers (suppliers, vendors, etc.) and internal stakeholders (distribution center managers, purchasing team, etc.), ensuring quick response times and satisfactory problem resolution and developing strong customer partnerships to ensure the success of McKesson’s buying programs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Directors and Business Analysts to make recommendations on improvements to internal processes and vendor management best practices including plans to roll‑out changes and mentorship of other buyers through the change processes.
• Manage a portfolio of supplier accounts to ensure each distribution center has adequate stock to meet our customers’ needs; portfolios generally have significant breadth of scope and complexity with high impact to revenue and AOP.
• Evaluate and negotiate standard lead times with suppliers in portfolio to maintain consistent and predictable deliveries ensuring internal stakeholders (Product Management Directors, Purchasing Leaders, DC Leaders) are aligned to and informed of any changes; independently coordinate changes with vendors and distribution leaders.
• Work with suppliers to ensure item supply statuses are provided to McKesson and are captured and conveyed to our customers; portfolio typically consists of suppliers and items with higher rates of supply constraint requiring more oversight, communication, and intervention.
• Independently evaluate supplier performance and develop, present, and discuss necessary action items during supplier business reviews.
• Collaborate with other buyers and product management teams to ensure supply coverage across items within a Generic ; make recommendations to bring in inventory for items produced by suppliers that are managed by other buyers to improve McKesson’s overall product availability where appropriate.
• Recommend sourcing action to Product Managers and sourcing partners where appropriate to maintain surety of supply.
• Maintain an adequate in‑stock position of inventory, ensuring that inventory is turned consistently to maximize sales while minimizing impact to working capital and loss in shrink on a broad and complex portfolio of suppliers and products.
• Assist Purchasing Directors and Lead Buyers in mentoring and training less experienced members of the Buyer Team on the use of tools and best practices. Training usually focuses on key areas of deep subject‑matter expertise rather than the full…