Planner/Buyer

bdx; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Columbus, NE is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to establish production schedules and secure materials for manufacturing operations.

You will partner with production, planners, buyers, and logistics to balance inventory, process orders, and maintain schedule integrity.

Qualified candidates have a BA/BS in SCM or Business, 5 years in manufacturing/SCM, and strong SAP/ERP and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Business required.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or supply chain management.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and SAP is a plus.
• Strong planning, buying, and inventory management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Establish manufacturing production schedules and ensure materials are available.
• Collaborate with production operators, planners, buyers, and logistics.
• Balance raw materials and supplies to minimize on-hand inventory.
• Prevent material outages and production stoppages, avoid backorders.
• Maintain open orders and align them in the production plan.
• Maintain ongoing communication with manufacturing on schedules and materials.
• Process and distribute Experimental Orders.
• Review system planned component purchases and convert to vendor POs.
• Interact with supplier reps on orders and changes.
• Coordinate with floor personnel for feedback on low inventory.
• Co-coordinate with other Planner/Buyers on component demands and finished goods shipments.
• Ensure inventory integrity with manufacturing and system reliability.
• Assist with compliance measurement reporting systems.
• Support new/experimental product runs including component changes.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Planning/Buying knowledge

MRP/ERP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teambuilding skills

Microsoft Office

SAP knowledge

Education

BA/BS- Supply Chain Management or Business

Job description

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:

This position supervises:

• 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.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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)