
Material Buyer/Planner
In this exciting role as a Material Buyer/Planner, you will have responsibility for sourcing materials to support manufacturing. Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process. Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules. In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
Minimum of 2 years of buying/planning experience
Working knowledge of quality system requirements and good manufacturing practices.
APICS and/or CPM Certification Cost accounting understanding/experience
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or comparable training)
MS Access
SAP ERP
Time Management Skills
MS Excel skills
Data management strategy
Data analysis and mining
Process Improvement
Driven and self-motivated
Communication Skills
Problem-solving and resourcefulness
Flexibility/Adaptability
Detail Oriented and Organized
Multi tasker
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Material Buyer/Planner in 1800 Pyramid Pl, Memphis, TN 38132, USA is $42,000 to $68,000 per year.
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Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical device company that generates the majority of its sales and profits from the US healthcare system and is headquartered on the island of Ireland.

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