Senior Supply Planner / Buyer

About the role

Join Waters, a global leader in life sciences, as a key member of the Supply Chain team responsible for maintaining appropriate material inventory levels for assigned contract manufacturers and product lines. This role requires independent execution of supply planning and purchasing activities, driving consensus processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business metrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/is accountable for appropriate material inventory levels for assigned contract manufacturers/product lines.
• Independently execute supply planning and purchasing activities for high-mix-low-volume products in medical device manufacturing environment.
• Drive consensus process with demand planning and coordinate with contract manufacturers to develop the production plan made for instruments, sub-assemblies, and PCBAs.
• Drive Contract Manufacturers to develop production schedule by working cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Manufacturing while achieving optimum inventory level in the plant and across the DCs.
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating materials and changing production priorities (PO creation, rescheduling, cancellations).
• Actively engage cross-functional teams and external suppliers (contract manufacturers) to deliver business metrics (e.g. Product Availability, On-Time Delivery) and drive actions to meet/exceed goals.
• Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks with demand planning to ensure sufficient finished goods supply including PCBAs and sub-assemblies.
• Monitor and manage demand fluctuations, forecast changes, and supply risks.
• Manage ECR / ECO activities with Contract Manufacturers, review and analyze turnaround time for impact sheet submission performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years Planning/Purchasing/Logistics/Operations experience, or Associate’s degree with 6 years’ experience, or High School Diploma with 8 years’ experience required.
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred.
• High proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Windows.
• High proficiency with and knowledge of MRP/SCM/ERP systems. Knowledge of SAP (including SAP APO) preferred.
• Certification (Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), APICS, ISM, CPIM, CIRM or CPSM) preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years Planning/Purchasing/Logistics/Operations experience, or Associate’s degree with 6 years’ experience, or High School Diploma with 8 years’ experience required.
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field preferred.
• High proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Windows.
• High proficiency with and knowledge of MRP/SCM/ERP systems. Knowledge of SAP (including SAP APO) preferred.
• Certification (Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), APICS, ISM, CPIM, CIRM or CPSM) preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills, meticulous with keen eye for business and customer focus.
• Able to build relationships remotely.
• Able to influence direct / indirect stakeholders.
• Able to work efficiently and independently under pressure and multi-task.

Benefits

At Waters, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, where associates can thrive and make meaningful contributions to our mission.

Pay

$83,100.00 - $133,000.00 USD Annual

Schedule

Minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week, with flexible options available for remote or field-based positions. Please refer to the job posting for specific workplace arrangements.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.