Buyer/Planner, I

Role Summary

The Buyer/Planner I role is responsible for ensuring an uninterrupted supply of materials essential for the functioning of assigned product lines and areas.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions to ensure that they meet the organization’s compliance.
• Create Purchase Orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.
• Managed returned goods to suppliers.
• Confirm that modifications and changes to existing orders are properly documented and processed.
• Track status of back orders and inventory aging report.
• Partner with internal customers when needed to expedite purchase requisitions or identify solutions for supply chain disruptions which may include the sourcing of alternative providers.
• Resolve pricing and/or invoicing discrepancies with suppliers.
• Plans the replenishment of materials to support the production schedule, while controlling inventory turns and materials shortages.
• Conducts material planning and inventory management for assigned raw materials.
• Maintains accurate data regarding Bill of Materials associated with all raw materials.
• Act as liaison with suppliers and Vericel finance during annual standard cost updates.
• Requests quotes from suppliers, performs new supplier sourcing and evaluation.
• Adheres to appropriate Standard Operating Procedures for business planning unit to ensure compliance with SOPs, ISO 9000, and cGMP procedures, MRB, Sarbanes-Oxley Controls, and corrective action goals.
• Other job duties are required.

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. degree (or equivalent experience) and 0-2 years of work experience or A.A./A.S and 2+ years of relevant experience or GED, High school diploma or equivalent with and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Required: Experience working on cross functional teams.
• Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Required: Proficiency in all Microsoft Office.
• Required: Familiar with Purchasing and Quality Systems.
• Preferred: Experience in Life Sciences.
• Preferred: Familiar with cGMP processes.
• Preferred: Experience within a regulated environment that is frequently audited by FDA, ISO and other internal and external Agencies.

Additional Requirements

• May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing physical duties.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.