Carr Biosystems
SrBuyer/Planner
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“Sr Buyer/Planner at Carr Biosystems. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics. Procure materials and services to meet customer demand. Provide planning support for product assembly”
Industry & Context.
Solve complex problems
Occasional work in a production work environment, Occasionally, the role may require on-site visits to provide support to customers, Regular work week will occasionally require extended days and hours as needed, Travel (sometimes up to 10%) to visit supplier sites, training, or other company branches, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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 capital objectives for assigned product category, Knowledge of ERP and Quality Systems, Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites
Nice to Have
10+ years’ experience, Certifications in one of the following: CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional), CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management), XA/Paperless ERP systems, EPDM experience, APICS or equivalent certification, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent discipline
What You'll Do.
Procure materials and services to meet customer demand
Provide planning support for product assembly
Solve complex problems
Lead projects or steps within a broader project
Accountability for ongoing projects
Act as a resource for less experienced team members
Analyze Demand Forecasts
Execute Material Requirements Planning
Perform Capacity Planning
Manage Product Life Cycles
Execute Strategic Sourcing
Negotiate Terms and Agreements
Manage Supplier Relationships
Monitor Supplier Performance
Mitigate Supply Chain Risk
Optimize Inventory Levels
Address Excess and Obsolete (E &O) Stock
Schedule Production Work Orders
Resolve Procurement Discrepancies
Drive Continuous Improvement
Expedite/De-expedite Orders
Track KPI Performance
Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate Proactive Status Updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration; Serve as the primary bridge between Engineering, Quality, and Sales; Communicate Proactive Status Updates; Provide stakeholders with early warnings regarding supply roadblocks and offer actionable solutions
Communication Scope
Communicate Proactive Status Updates; Provide stakeholders with early warnings regarding supply roadblocks and offer actionable solutions
Process & Methodology
Lead projects or steps within a broader project, Accountability for ongoing projects
Full Job Description
**About Us:** 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
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