Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner

Company Overview: TwinMed is a leading healthcare distribution company serving the post-acute market. We provide a broad range of medical supplies and solutions to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and home medical equipment providers across the United States. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, TwinMed is dedicated to supporting the healthcare community with reliable, efficient, and innovative supply chain solutions.

Position Overview: The Buyer / Planner at TwinMed will play a critical role in planning and procurement of medical supplies to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability across all distribution centers with a focus on supply chain planning, purchasing, vendor relationships, vendor negotiation and data analytics. Reporting directly to the Director of Purchasing, this role requires alignment with the organization’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement Management:
• Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, lead time, etc. with suppliers to ensure favorable outcomes for TwinMed.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Planning and Optimization:
• Utilize planning solution to forecast demand, plan inventory levels and finalize purchasing plan for multiple distribution centers.
• Actively monitor and manage planning parameters in accordance with supply chain behavior
• Balance inventory availability with cost efficiency to minimize stockouts, overstock, and obsolescence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Coordinate with sales, finance, logistics, and operations teams to align purchasing strategies with business objectives.
• Work with operations, finance and suppliers to reconcile discrepancies in receiving and invoicing.
• Support marketing initiatives by ensuring timely availability of new or promotional products.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Implement opportunities to enhance planning and purchasing processes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. Address and resolve challenges related to supplier delays, long lead times, and other disruptions.
• Take on special assignments as warranted.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain and operations, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles, preferably in the healthcare distribution industry.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Experience in advanced planning solutions like Kinaxis, Blue yonder or Slimstock a plus
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Proficiency in ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, or SAP.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and be able to balance multiple priorities
• Logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability
• APICS certification or similar supply chain credentials.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Must pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Twin Med, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Status: Exempt

Salary: $ 63,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year DOE

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• AD&D insurance

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid sick time

• Vacation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670