Finished Goods Buyer & Planner — MedTech

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

3 weeks vacation accrual

Parental leave

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Buyer Planner based in Auburn, MA. The role ensures finished goods inventory coverage and supply planning for a diverse product portfolio sourced from KARL STORZ manufacturing sites.

You will partner with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to align demand with supply, manage POs, and support quality and accounts payable processes. The role emphasizes compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820 and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 8 years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand and supply plans with cross-functional teams.
• Create purchase orders with suppliers, considering lead times and discounts.
• Verify supplier acknowledgment and pricing on POs.
• Communicate with suppliers to expedite or de-expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Warehouse and Quality on shipments and inspections.
• Support Accounts Payable with invoice discrepancies.
• Communicate product availability and lifecycle needs with Marketing and Product Management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Math skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer and systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP experience

MRP systems

Job description

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Buyer Planner based in Auburn, MA. The role ensures finished goods inventory coverage and supply planning for a diverse product portfolio sourced from KARL STORZ manufacturing sites.

You will partner with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to align demand with supply, manage POs, and support quality and accounts payable processes. The role emphasizes compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820 and continuous improvement.