Sr. Planning & Inventory Specialist

Laboratory Corporation; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Laboratory Corporation is seeking a Sr. Planning & Inventory Specialist to enhance purchasing and planning activities across multiple departments. This role involves creating schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring timely procurement to meet customer demands. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing settings. Join us in making impactful healthcare advancements.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years prior purchasing, planning, and inventory experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience with ISO/MDSAP quality processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create & update the master schedule incorporating sales forecasts and lead times.
• Conduct purchasing activities based on raw material procurement lead times.
• Plan & schedule workflow for formulations and production departments.

Skills

Detail oriented

Proactive communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• At Labcorp, you are part of a journey to accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and improve the delivery of care for all.You’ll be inspired to discover more, develop new skills, and pursue career-building opportunities as we help solve some of today’s biggest health challenges around the world.Together, let’s embrace possibilities and change lives!

Sr. Planning & Inventory Specialist

The Sr Planning & Inventory Specialist is responsible for supporting purchasing of raw materials & planning activities for multiple departments in order to meet customer sales demand, including planning for new launches. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager in the Diagnostic Devices business within Labcorp. The Diagnostic Devices business manufactures and sells FDA-cleared rapid test devices to customers, including hospitals and health systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create & update the master schedule by incorporating sales forecasts, large customer orders, and lead times to produce products.
• Plan & schedule workflow for formulations and production departments based on inventory levels and sales forecasts.
• Conduct purchasing activities based on raw material procurement lead times.
• Proactively monitor open purchase orders and follow-up and/or expedite open purchase orders.
• Assist with conducting weekly inventory of office supplies, cleaning supplies, and shipping supplies. Place order of needed supplies with vendors.
• Prepares bill of materials, routers, and scrap reports.
• Assists in issuing Supplier Corrective Action Requests to vendors. Follow up and close requests.
• Works closely with all departments to plan for new product launches, including additional material quantities to purchase with appropriate lead time.
• Facilitates technical vendor discussions to support new raw material needs for future product launches.
• Organizes & coordinates annual inventory.
• Supports operations manager as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years prior purchasing, planning, and inventory for manufacturing facilities required.
• Prior experience with ISO/MDSAP quality processes preferred.

Other preferred skills:

• Ability to use and learn computer based applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.
• Proactively identify challenges, solutions, & actions that are needed to be successful to meet customer needs.
• Being detail oriented with an understanding of how materials & planning impacts all departments
• Being comfortable advocating for our quality, inventory, & cost needs when negotiating with vendors
• Ability to proactively communicate with all departments to understand our planning needs.

Application Window Closes:6-9-2025

Shift: 1st shift - 8am-5pm

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

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Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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