Planner/Buyer

Becton Dickinson NA; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to establish production schedules and ensure material availability for manufacturing operations. You will work across production, planning, logistics and suppliers to balance inventory and meet customer expectations.

The role requires at least 5 years in a manufacturing or supply chain environment, BA/BS in a related field, and SAP/ERP knowledge.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain/Business required.
• 5 years in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management environment.
• APICs Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage manufacturing production schedules and ensure materials are available.
• Coordinate with production operators, management, planners/buyers and logistics across the site.
• Balance raw materials and supplies to minimize on-hand inventory.
• Prevent material outages and production stoppages to avoid backorders and revenue loss.
• Maintain open orders and advance them in the production plan.
• Communicate schedules, materials, and progress with manufacturing.
• Process and distribute Experimental Orders.
• Review planned component purchases and convert to vendor POs.
• Interact with suppliers on open and change orders deliveries.
• Engage with manufacturing floor for feedback on inventory levels.
• Co-coordinate with other planners/buyers on component demands and finished goods shipments.
• Coordinate inventory integrity with manufacturing for system reliability.
• Assist with compliance measurement reporting systems.
• Support new and experimental product runs with components replacements or additions.
• Other duties to support business needs.

Skills

Planning/Buying knowledge

MRP/ERP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teambuilding skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS - Supply Chain Management or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

NEW Full Time We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. This position is responsible for assuring that manufacturing production schedules are established and that the materials required for production are available.
2. Works with production operators, production management, Planner/Buyers and Logistics management across BD.
3. Has the responsibility to balance raw materials and supplies to minimize on hand inventory.
4. Ensures scheduling does not result in outages of material and production stoppages that could negatively impact other plants/customers, causing backorders and/or revenue loss to the company.
5. Maintain open orders in the system and bring them forward in the production plan.
6. Maintains ongoing communications with manufacturing regarding schedules, materials, etc.
7. Process and distribute Experimental Orders.
8. Review system planned component purchases and convert them into vendor purchase orders.
9. Interact with supplier representatives on open order and change order deliveries.
10. Interact with manufacturing floor personnel and establish an internal network for feedback on low component inventory levels.
11. Co-coordinate with other Planner/Buyers on component demands and on finished goods shipments.
12. Coordinate inventory integrity with manufacturing to maintain system reliability.
13. Assist with compliance measurement reporting systems.
14. Support new and experimental product runs to include replacement or new components.
15. Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

• Production system reliability and inventory integrity.
• Master scheduling satisfies customer expectations and on-time delivery.

Supervision:

• Exempt Associates - Small team 1-~10 associates

Education:

Required: BA/BS - Supply Chain Management or Business

Minimum Experience:

• 5 years in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management environment.

APICs Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient :

• Planning/Buying knowledge
• MRP/ERP knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Teambuilding skills
• Microsoft Office
• SAP knowledge

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Primary Work Location

USA NE - Columbus (Molding Center)

Work Shift

Location/Region: Columbus, Nebraska