Supply Chain Planner

DiaSorin S.p.A.; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

DiaSorin S.p.A. in Cypress, California, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner and Buyer to manage demand and supply planning for Instrument, Reagent, and Bioassay products.

The role creates feasible production plans and collaborates with manufacturing, materials, logistics, purchasing, and R&D to ensure material availability and on-time delivery. You will drive MRP, manage capacity, and steward supplier relationships to minimize risk and cost while maintaining inventory targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in business, supply chain, engineering or science.
• 1+ year experience in supply planning, demand planning or master scheduling.
• Experience in medical device/pharma/healthcare field.
• 1+ year with ERP in manufacturing.
• 1+ year with MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).
• 1+ year with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS).
• 1+ year in GMP/FDA regulated environment.
• CPIM APICS certification.

Responsibilities

• Uses demand forecasts and sales trends to create and maintain demand and capacity plans.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, materials, logistics, purchasing and R&D to ensure availability.
• Maintains BOM structures and schedules with lead times and safety stocks.
• Manages supplier relationships and MRPs to meet commitments.
• Monitors inventory levels and minimizes scrap and obsolescence.
• Drives continuous improvement and risk mitigation in supply chain processes.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Planning coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or equivalent

1+ Years Experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Master Scheduling

1+ Years Experience in a Medical Device, Pharma, or other Healthcare field

1+ Years Experience using an ERP system in a manufacturing environment

1+ Years Experience in using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

1+ Years Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)

1+ Years Experience in a GMP and/or FDA regulated environment

CPIM-APICS certification

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Supply Chain Planner

Country: United States

Location: Cypress, California

Job Category: Operations

Employment type: Regular Full Time

Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've earned our reputation for excellence by developing innovative diagnostic assays and instruments that are trusted by healthcare providers around the world.

Diasorin is a broad offering of diagnostic tests and Licensed Technology solutions, made available thanks to ongoing investments in research, positions us as the player with the widest range of specialty solutions in the sector and identifies us as the "Diagnostics Specialist."

Why Join Diasorin?

Impactful Work: When you join Diasorin, you become part of a team that's dedicated to improving lives. Your contributions will directly impact patient care, making a meaningful difference in the world.

Global Reach & Innovation: Our work transcends borders. Joining Diasorin means collaborating with colleagues from all over the world, expanding your horizons, and contributing to global healthcare solutions at the forefront of the diagnostic industry.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture: We believe in the strength of diversity, and our inclusive culture reflects this commitment. We value your unique perspective and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.

Join Our Team: If you're passionate about innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact on healthcare, Diasorin is the place for you. We're looking for passionate and talented individuals who are ready to embrace new challenges and drive healthcare solutions forward.

Job Scope

The Supply Chain Planner and Buyer is responsible for all supply and demand planning tasks necessary to ensure an uninterrupted flow of Instrument, Reagent, and Bioassay products to customers. This role creates and implements production plans that are both material and resource feasible and serves as the primary point of contact regarding product availability. The Supply Chain Planner and Buyer manages the business relationship between Luminex and it's suppliers to purchase goods and services for the company at the lowest total cost. This role is also responsible for leading and supporting key supply chain projects and process improvement initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes demand forecasts and sales trends to create and maintain demand plans, capacity plans, and master production schedules.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, materials, logistics, technical support, purchasing and R&D to ensure availability of necessary raw materials.
• Ensures that raw material shortages are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Drives the resolution process of MRP exceptions and resolves MRP discrepancies.
• Provides Order Management and Sales with shipment commitments.
• Reviews open order reports and other indicators to ensure a timely delivery of finished goods to support customer demand.
• Identifies, negotiates, and resolves conflicts with respect to material and capacity availability and order promising.
• Notifies Order Management, Manufacturing, and other internal stakeholders whenever an existing shipment commitment is in jeopardy and recommends alternatives on how the requested demand could be satisfied.
• Assists Order Management, Sales, and Marketing in setting priorities when demand exceeds supply.
• Maintains inventory levels within established goals and guidelines and recommends adjustments in stocking levels.
• Monitors and implements actions to minimize raw material and finished goods scrap.
• Helps to maintain Bill of Material (BOM) structures as required.
• Participates as a reviewer/approver in the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process.
• Reviews cycle count and/or physical inventory records and resolves any discrepancies.
• Maintains scheduling parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, scales, safety stocks, and other item attributes for all planned items.
• Ensures that all processes are conducted according to approved procedures.
• Ensures completion of manual product system planning and associated documentation for production as required.
• Manages the tactical business relationship between the supplier and Luminex, and ensures the communications are clear and appropriate.
• Identifies, evaluates, and manages supply risk exposure and devises risk mitigation measures.
• Investigates and drives corrective actions to receiving and accounting problems related to purchase orders.
• Scope of work and actions are collaboratively managed with Supervisor.
• Ensures that all processes are conducted according to approved procedures.
• Works closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to resolve issues for current sourced solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized with proven time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or equivalent
• 1+ Years Experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Master Scheduling
• 1+ Years Experience in a Medical Device, Pharma, or other Healthcare field
• 1+ Years Experience using an ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ Years Experience in using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• 1+ Years Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)
• 1+ Years Experience in a GMP and/or FDA regulated environment.
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS

What we offer

Receive a competitive salary of $85,000 - $92,000 annually and benefits package as you grow your career at DiaSorin. Join our team and discover how your work can impact the lives of people all over the world.

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and Canada and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a US or Canada candidate and require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] or 1-800-328-1482 to request an accommodation.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Diasorin reserves the right to modify or amend this job posting as needed to comply with local laws and regulations.

Please note that offers of employment at Diasorin may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

This position is not eligible for partnership with a third-party search firm vendor without expressed, written consent from the Diasorin Human Resources Department.