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Planner/Buyer Analyst

Draper, UT 84020

Posted: 07/23/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Professional Services Job Number: 607985 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 27-37/hr
*Depending on experience

Summary:

The main function of a buyer is to purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. A typical buyer is responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organization. A purchasing agent is responsible for the purchase of machinery, equipment, parts, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.

Job Responsibilities:
    • Develop the Manufacturing Production Plan from the Master Production Schedule and or Project Team (R&D/Clinical) requirements with increased complexity and volume and with higher level of autonomy. Development includes the following:
  • Manage issues preventing execution of the MPS and production plan. Issues include but are not limited to non conforming materials or processes, material or equipment availability, completing unplanned requirements from R&D
  • Analyze resource availability, develop short and mid range capacity plans with manufacturing teams, and lead teams to ensure plans are met
  • Generate work orders using the Manufacturing Enterprise system
  • Manage work order progress, including working with production and other supporting departments (e.g., quality, microbiology, engineering) to ensure production plans are met

Skills:
  • Experience working in a medical device and/or regulated industry
  • Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience ERP (e.g JDE) preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
  • APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certification preferred
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Full knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory management programs (e.g, JIT/Kanban, Min/Max)
  • Strict attention to detail
  • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
  • Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects, and vendors/suppliers
  • Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required.
  • 2-4 years finance related experience required.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.