Sr Buyer/Planner

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CARR Biosystems is a growing business providing critical technology for cutting-edge life science innovations. Our customers are inventing tomorrow's solutions to treat and cure disease, and our centrifuge technology is enabling it. We're part of a $3.3 billion parent company (Barry-Wehmiller) where culture is a priority. Our goal is to have performance and people in harmony - and we believe work should be fun, we should inspire our teammates, and each team member is someone's precious child. We feel it's a unique opportunity to build the future of CARR Biosystems. If this excites you, please read on... Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: This position is a senior level professional with in-depth knowledge of own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Works independently with minimal guidance; procures materials and services needed to meet our 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; act 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 Supply Chain Team Leader. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) : 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. Required Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent level of experience 5+ years' experience Ability creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working cap

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