Buyer​/Planner III

Buyer/Planner III (Supply Chain Operations)

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship requirements. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

A leading manufacturer in the medical technology and advanced products sector is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner III to support supply chain, materials planning, procurement, and inventory management activities. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, maintaining optimal inventory levels, supporting production schedules, and driving operational excellence across the supply chain organization.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-directed professional with strong project management skills, experience working in ERP systems, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Materials Planning & Inventory Management

• Plan, schedule, and monitor material requirements throughout the production lifecycle to ensure inventory availability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and support production schedules and master planning activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory control initiatives to optimize supply chain performance.
• Assist with month-end inventory and cost reporting activities in partnership with Finance and Accounting teams.
• Source both inventory and non-inventory materials, supplies, and services.
• Manage supplier relationships and coordinate delivery schedules to ensure on-time material availability.
• Issue and manage purchase orders for indirect goods and services, including MRO and other non-production requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support purchasing needs across multiple business functions.

• Support shipping, receiving, storage, and distribution activities for materials, components, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure accurate material transactions and inventory records within company systems.
• Help resolve material shortages, delivery issues, and supply chain disruptions.

• Partner with Quality teams to ensure adherence to established quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through process optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable quality systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure required employee training is completed and appropriately documented.

• Utilize AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, procurement automation platforms) to improve efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve data integrity.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to procurement and supply chain processes.
• Support broader digital transformation initiatives within the Supply Chain organization.

Required

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 6–9 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 4–7 years with an MBA.
• Experience in materials planning, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related operations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated professional capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize ERP systems, including SAP or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools within procurement or supply chain functions.
• Familiarity with inventory control, demand planning, and supplier performance management.