Buyer/Planner

Description:

Are you a proactive problem-solver who thrives in an independent work environment and enjoys being the go-to person for purchasing and planning? As our Buyer/Planner, you’ll play a vital role in managing procurement, forecasting demand, and ensuring timely product delivery to support our company’s goals.

In this sole contributor role, you’ll be the central point of contact for both internal teams and external suppliers—keeping communication clear, operations efficient, and expectations aligned. We’re a small, regulated medical device company where your contributions are visible, valued, and impactful.

If you're a self-starter with strong communication skills and a passion for process improvement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

In the fight against cancer, Standard Imaging delivers precision QA products that help lead to better patient outcomes. We are a market leader specializing in radiotherapy QA technology.

Buyer/Planner Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Master production Schedule. Identify potential capacity constraints to materials compared to demand forecast and make recommendations for resolution.
• Manage subcontractors, material suppliers, manufacturers and services to understand allocation of equipment capacity and manpower to formulate the best plan.
• Review WIP and stock on hand reports. Implement consistent tools of communication to provide the best strategy to follow.
• Anticipate and communicate those problems and issues with the supply chain that have the potential to disrupt existing plans. Modify plans if needed to prevent disruption.
• Maintain acceptable levels and plan requirements for the purchase of materials.
• Oversee the timely completion of product shop orders, proper maintenance of planning set-ups and preparation of production plans and reports to assure product availability. Ensure materials are ordered.
• Develop and monitor applicable metrics to effectively monitor customer satisfaction with regard to product availability.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control and warehousing.
• Coordinate all physical inventory activities.
• Implement and maintain MRP controls as they are needed.
• Enter and review product forecasts
• Develop and maintain company purchasing and materials management policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Coordinate Change Notice (CN) updates and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs)

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
• ERP experience;
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills; a strong team player.