Job Description
Requisition ID: 63193 Title :Service & Repair Buyer Planner II - Medical Devices Division :Arthrex, Inc. (US01) Location: INC Santa Barbara CA (ACT) (US17) Salary Range: Salary Minimum: $77.601,00 Salary Maximum: $120.000,00 Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Service & Repair Buyer Planner II will be responsible for the Global procurement of spare parts to accommodate internal repair requirements. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better. - This is an onsite position in Santa Barbara, CA****
Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Reviews MRP outputs weekly to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders, expedites, de-expedites, cancels, etc.
- Limits backorders of all assigned parts while communicating backorder information to internal departments.
- Runs and analyzes weekly open order report to determine if further action.
- Calculates safety stock and minimum stock levels of spare parts for Global operations and safety stock for US Internal repairs at ACT.
- Provides trade-out pool recommendations for subsidiaries in EMEA, LATAM, APAC to minimize customer downtime.
- Works with Global Trade for the importation of spare parts from US Suppliers to EMEA.
- Maintains and reviews Forecast vs. Actual sales for assigned products.
- Responsible for remote Purchasing/Planning at off-site locations.
- Ensures item costing is fair and reasonable. Works with each supplier to reduce costs while still maintaining quality and deliveries.
- Responsible for PO receipts of non-inventoried goods, and invoice approval.
- Works closely with Supply Chain to establish quarterly PBOM for internal repair operations.
- Coordinates new product launch activities as assigned by management.
- Able to evaluate suppliers based upon price quality, service support, reliability and selection.
- Works closely with Service Engineering to identify product deficiencies and reliability issues.
- Reviews repair output and determines spare parts required or overdue.
- Travels to offsite Suppliers to coordinate project meetings/reviews.
- Coordinates on-site supplier visits with internal departments.
- Manages workflow at each supplier to ensure delivery. Adjusts delivery schedules to support forecasts or customer orders.
- Manages conference calls with key suppliers to resolve current schedule and issues.
- Maintains and reviews inventory levels based upon forecast, safety stock, and/or strategic product importance. Identifies those products that are excess or slow moving.
- Manages high-level strategic product launches.
- Liaises with other internal departments such as: Product Surveillance, Regulatory, Product Management, Material Master, Doc Control, Service Engineering, Service Agreements and Finance to ensure parts are set up correctly for future business transactions.
- Support department with internal/external audits, NCR’s and or CAPA’s.
- Provides support and leads ongoing Global Service and Repair projects.
- May have cross-functional project management responsibility.
Education & Experience - Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 2 years of purchasing, manufacturing, MRP experience required.
- Experience in the medical device industry preferred.
- Experience working in an FDA regulated environment preferred.
- Experience working in a fast paced, multilayered work environment preferred.
Skills/Abilities - Microsoft Office skills (Office, Word, Outlook).
- Detailed knowledge of materials management, regulations, procedures, and records required.
- Ability to analyze cost to determine and implement opportunities for reduction.
Knowledge - Intermediate SAP knowledge preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of product lines applicable to GSR customer fulfillment.
- Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations preferred.
- Microsoft Office knowledge (Office, Word, Outlook).
- Strong numerical, analytical skills required.
- Purchasing/Manufacturing/MRP experience is required.
Reasoning Ability - Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to policies and practices for guidance.
- Analyzes and resolves non-routine service issues using independent judgment.
Discretion/ Latitude - Work is performed under general direction. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
Arthrex Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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