Buyer/Planner

Why Orthofix?
We are a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a premier portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions and a leading surgical navigation system. Our combined company is over 1,600 strong, with products distributed in 68 countries worldwide and a global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint, and this is just the beginning!
Come join our global team of dedicated professionals who through their extraordinary efforts demonstrate every day their commitment to our mission of improving the lives of patients. At SeaSpine and Orthofix our culture is built around Integrity and the core beliefs we live by: Exceed Expectations, Work Together, Be Respectful, Get Lean and Have Fun!
JOB PURPOSE
The Buyer/Planner will assist the purchasing team in managing supplier relationships with regards to the purchase of goods and/or services for manufacturing purposes. The Buyer/Planner will track and analyze metrics and/or data for process improvements. The Buyer/Planner will plan, prepare, and place purchase orders and production jobs in ERP system and completes various transactions as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties as tasks as needed and assigned.

• General procurement functions:
• Place replenishment orders for sustaining parts
• Expedite existing purchase orders
• Confirm PO and promise date with suppliers
• Manage updates and send out supplemental documentation for orders: drawings, RIR, instructions, T&C, etc.
• Attend weekly MRB meetings and support / coordinate RTV transactions
• Provide backup and support to other buyers as needed
• Receive and interpret inputs from Demand Planning
• Use ASCP to create the supply plan based on said inputs
• Execute the supply plan in a timely manner, ensuring supplier alignment
• Directly responsible for SKU on hand levels
• Directly responsible for driving incoming orders from PO placement to stock on shelf
• Monitors and drives incoming inventory flow at distribution partner
• Monitors and drives incoming inventory flow at internal operations facility
• Directly responsible for supplier OTIF performance
• Manages DSR per supplier
• Manages OOR per supplier
• Manages Forecast per supplier
• Directly responsible for supplier review cadences, monthly or quarterly
• Directly responsible for ensuring PO placement aligns with actual supplier ability based on supplier capacity planning
• Directly responsible for driving supplier capacity planning
• Directly responsible for driving continuous improvement to gain capacity and efficiency where needed
• Responsible for ensuring alignment between Oracle and supplier MOQs
• Responsible for achieving optimal pricing based on purchasing patterns and forecasted demand
• Responsible for strategic supply base planning i.e. removing business from non-performers, making "grow" suggestions for top performers, and rebalancing business between suppliers based on capacity
• Responsible for working cross functionally to ensure that we have the right material in the right place at the right time
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• 1-2 years' experience in procurement
• Must have a full understanding of MRP functionality
• Must have Capacity Planning experience
• Must be proficient using MS-Office
• Must have good communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.
Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred
• APICS, NAPM, or ISM preferred

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Prior medical device experience preferred
• Oracle R12 ERP experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position.
  The anticipated salary for this position for an employee who is located in California is $62,800 to $69,280 per year, plus bonus, based on performance, and benefits. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc. The Company is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect the pay scale for an employee who works in other states or locations.

DISCLAIMER
The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status.
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