Production Planner & Buyer (MedTech)

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

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.