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Buyer Planner
Job Description:
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A DYNAMIC AND RAPIDLY EXPANDING RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM AT BOSTON SCIENTIFIC GALWAY!
Boston Scientific is Galways leading employer and are currently looking for exceptional people to join our Logistics team. We currently have an opening for a Buyer Planner .
Job Purpose
The Planner II, Supply Chain is responsible for planning and scheduling the demand planning activities required to meet customer needs, marketing requirements, and meet service level objectives. In addition, he/she will support, monitor, and maintain finished goods inventory levels and system integrity as directed by his/her Manager. He/She will possess the skills and aptitude required to plan a product line and provide cross functional supply chain support as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning/Scheduling
Assist GSCM and Marketing with forecast generation and review.
Review replenishment targets and recommend changes noting input elements resulting in change
Work with Supply Chain team to identify all known demand sources (scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.)
New Product Launch Management
Assist Supply Chain PDP Core Team Member
Provide data and analysis to assist with the development of forecasts, cannibalization plans, introduction schedules
Inventory Management
Contribute to the development of inventory plans
Monitor inventory performance to plan and targets
Assist GSCM with management of expired, excess and obsolescence reserves
Supply Chain Execution
Support daily/weekly/monthly planning processes
Assist with forecast maintenance (Marketing Handshake)
Monitor manufacturing execution(Manufacturing Handshake)
Provide inventory analysis
Proactively manage backorders
Support S&OP Process
Achieve Core 5 Performance Metrics
Service Level
Backorder
Inventory
Forecast Accuracy
Schedule Adherence
Ensure completion of the Quality Policy annual commitment, and ensure compliance to all training requirements outlined in Learning Connect.
Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System and appropriate regulations for the areas supported
Qualifications
Four year degree in Materials Management or related field/equivalent work experience
One+ year experience in a manufacturing planning or inventory control function
Strong PC skills utilizing such software programs as Excel, Access, Monarch, Word and Power Point
Ability to interact with cross-functional peers.
Performs to a high level of accuracy in all tasks
Highly adaptable, flexible and willing to accept new ideas, processes, and procedures
Analytical problem solving skills.
Detail oriented and organized
Working knowledge of DRP, MPS, and MRP
Desired Qualifications:
APICS certification
Experience utilizing SAP or Legacy systems
JIT experience in a manufacturing environment
Job Experience:
•Four year degree in Materials Management or related field/equivalent work experience
•One+ year experience in a manufacturing planning or inventory control function
•Strong PC skills utilizing such software programs as Excel, Access, Monarch, Word and Power Point
•Ability to interact with cross-functional peers.
•Performs to a high level of accuracy in all tasks
•Highly adaptable, flexible and willing to accept new ideas, processes, and procedures
•Analytical problem solving skills.
•Detail oriented and organized
•Working knowledge of DRP, MPS, and MRP
Minimum Education Required: Bachelor
Years of Experience Required: At Least 3 Years
Expected Travel Time: None
This company may offer relocation assistance.
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