MedTech Buyer & Supply Planner: Inventory & Demand Alignment

Karl Storz Endoscopy; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Buyer Planner to manage Finished Goods inventory and supply planning for an assigned product portfolio. The role ensures the right product is in the right place at the right time and cost, sourced from KARL STORZ manufacturing sites, based at the Auburn, MA facility.

You will partner with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to align demand with supply, create supplier POs, and support quality and accounts payable processes while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years directly related work experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience with direct or transferable skills.
• Strong computer and systems skills.
• Solid analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and math skills.
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to develop demand and supply plans.
• Create purchase orders with suppliers, considering lead times, discounts, and order quantities.
• Verify supplier acknowledgment of orders and their ability to deliver as requested and at price/terms.
• Communicate with suppliers to expedite or de-expedite deliveries as demand changes.
• Collaborate with Transportation and Warehouse Inbound teams to resolve delays and discrepancies.
• Work with Quality on non-conforming product and First Article inspections.
• Support Accounts Payable in researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Communicate with Marketing and Product Management on product availability and lifecycle management.
• Partner with Customer Service to resolve sales order entry issues.
• Follow FDA rules and guidance for 21CFR820 related to purchasing and QMS.
• Identify and initiate continuous improvement ideas to boost efficiency and service levels.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 8 years related experience

Tools

Excel

SAP

MS Office

Job description

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Buyer Planner to manage Finished Goods inventory and supply planning for an assigned product portfolio. The role ensures the right product is in the right place at the right time and cost, sourced from KARL STORZ manufacturing sites, based at the Auburn, MA facility.

You will partner with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to align demand with supply, create supplier POs, and support quality and accounts payable processes while adhering to