Buyer

Cytek Biosciences; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytek Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage finished goods and components delivery, optimize supply chain performance, and maintain MRP/ERP systems. You will collaborate with production, engineering, logistics and suppliers to ensure on-time, in-spec material availability for global manufacturing.

A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred. The role requires strong Excel skills, forecasting knowledge, and a collaborative mindset to drive improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is desired.
• 5+ years’ experience in Purchasing/Planning/Scheduling or Supply Chain Management.
• Analytical capabilities including data analysis to optimize production.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP and forecasting is required.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage daily planning operations.
• Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure demand from all sources (production, aftermarket, engineering, etc.) is supported.
• Manage safety stock levels and optimize logistical efficiency by managing EOQs.
• Manage planning system parameters and master data to reflect supply chain.
• Prepare and deliver regular forecasts and analyses to internal management and suppliers.
• Provide data-driven status updates to management.
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to meet target inventory while minimizing obsolescence.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers.
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and resolution.
• Coordinate suppliers ramp up and down for new product launches.
• Partner with Operations and other stakeholders on planning process and system improvements.
• Support cross-functionally on demand planning and problem-solving management.
• Identify gaps, risks and propose solutions to meet plans and schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel proficiency

MRP/ERP knowledge

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Forecasting software

Job description

Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTKB) is a leading cell analysis solutions company advancing the next generation of scientific discovery through innovative full spectrum flow cytometry technologies. Utilizing its patented Full Spectrum Profiling (FSP) approach, Cytek delivers high-resolution, high-content, and high-sensitivity cell analysis instruments, reagents, software, and services that enable researchers to accelerate breakthroughs in immunology, oncology, cell biology, and other life sciences disciplines. Headquartered in Fremont, California with a global footprint, Cytek is committed to delivering integrated solutions that empower scientists to unlock deeper insights and drive impactful research.

The Buyer / Planner is responsible for ensuring that finished goods and components and/or subassemblies are delivered to the fulfillment and packaging sites on time, and in the quantities required. The successful candidate will manage supply, and supply constraints, with vendors while ensuring MRP systems are maintained and up to date. Also, the role involves efficient management of material planning tracking systems and associated key performance indicators while relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement opportunities. The Buyer / Planner is global in scope, and requires constant cross-functional engagement with production, external suppliers, operations, NPI, engineering, logistics and material handling. This position requires a person who understands manufacturing processes and has a sound grasp of Supply Chain.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure demand from all sources (production, aftermarket, engineering, etc.) is supported.
• Manage safety stock levels and optimize logistical efficiency by managing EOQs.
• Manage planning system parameters and master data to optimally reflect supply chain.
• Prepare and deliver regular forecasts and analyses as needed to internal management and both internal and external suppliers.
• Provide data-driven status updates to management.
• Apply analytics and supply chain expertise to meet target inventory while minimizing obsolescence.
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers.
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and resolution.
• Coordinate suppliers ramp up and down for new product launches.
• Partner with Operations and other business stakeholders on planning process and system improvements.
• Support cross-functionally on demand planning and problem-solving management.
• Identify gaps, risks and propose solutions to meet plans and schedules.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree desired.
• 5+ years’ experience in Purchasing/Planning/Scheduling or Supply Chain Management.
• Analytical capabilities including data analysis to optimize production.
• Strong proficiency and proven experience in MS Excel.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP and forecasting is required.
• Ability to solve problems within cross-functional and multi-cultural environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage daily planning operations and assigned projects simultaneously.
• Open-minded, collaborative and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to support extended hours, and/or weekends when required.

Additional Skills And Competencies

• Responsible for procuring Raw Materials, Components, Subassemblies, and MRO requirements in a timely manner to ensure delivery prior to scheduled production date.
• Responsible for managing supply levels based on immediate demand, forecast quantities and material lead times.
• Daily responsibilities will include entering and issuance of purchase orders to vendors, daily communication with suppliers to manage on-time delivery of open orders and working directly with multiple departments (R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Receiving and Accounting).
• Analyze purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.
• Expedite supplier shipments; identify and resolve any potential delays while keeping affected departments informed of any materials delays or problems.
• Respond to supply shortages, quality issues and support of emergency orders outside of normal office hours as needed.
• Cycle counts, month end inventory reconciliation and review of aged inventory.
• Team player with a positive and cooperative attitude in a highly cross-functional organization.
• Know how to calculate manufacturing and purchasing costs and effectively manage surplus and obsolete inventories.
• Effectively calculate the inventory required to restock products or parts with inventory models. Reorder and rebuild levels.
• Effectively calculate safety stock for independent demand items. Be able to calculate the order quantity through consumption reports.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy through various techniques including inventory audits, annual physical inventory and cycle counting.
• Generate reporting detailing inventory financial statements, turnover ratios, activity-based cost (ABC) analysis and inventory performance.
• Effectively calculate Kanban card requirement Develop kaizen event teams to remove inventory, process wastes and speed inventory throughput.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Be able to work in a standing/sitting position for an hour at a time.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Cytek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.