Senior Buyer Planner

Purpose Statement:

The Sr. Planner/Buyer, Supply Chain is responsible for material planning, acquiring  and production scheduling to meet GSC demand, customer needs, marketing requirements and service level objectives.  As well as Developing and executing optimal direct and SAP material Procurement strategies through  development and management of supplier relationships align with Global Sourcing initiative as required.  In addition, he/she will support, monitor, and maintain material and finished goods inventory levels and system integrity.  He/She will possess the skills and aptitude required to plan and buy for a product line and provide cross functional supply chain support as necessary.  He/She will demonstrate a high level of decision making skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Demand & Supply Planning/Scheduling: Review statistically generated forecasts with GSCM and Marketing. Review replenishment targets and approve changes noting input elements resulting in change; Work with GSCM to carry out the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning(SI&OP) by put up the committed build plan with the input from production, engineering included industrial engineering and quality and driving to accomplish the plan timely.
• New Product Launch/Transfer Management: Assist Supply Chain PDP Core Team Member or project team to make available the require material timely.
• Inventory Management: Contribute to the development of inventory plans; Establish inventory targets; Monitor and driving inventory performance to plan and targets; Assist GSCM or plant management on the management of expired, excess and obsolescence reserves.
• Supply Chain Execution: Support daily/weekly/monthly MRP and production planning processes – Maintain build plan; Manage net requirements; Monitor manufacturing execution (Manufacturing Handshake); Provide inventory analysis; Proactively manage backorders.
• Support SOP Process
• Achieve Core 5 Performance Metrics: Service Level; line fill; Backorder; Inventory; Schedule Adherence and delivery timeliness.
• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure EHS and Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC EHS & Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the EHS, Quality Policy and Quality System.
• Develop and lead the implemented of Procurement Strategies, resulting in a strong supply base that continuously creates a sustainable competitive advantage align with Global sourcing initiative where applicable.
• Develop Annual Business/Operating Plans that will reflect year-over-year cost reductions, quality enhancements and overall continuous improvement.
• Provides strategic influence while building value-adding relationships with key suppliers and internal customer groups by applying advanced knowledge of purchasing & planning principles, practices, tools and technology.
• Identifies and works closely with Vendor/Supplier Engineering, Buyers, and Procurement Manager, Global Sourcing, Supplier Quality Engineer and individuals
  from other divisions/plants to identifying and executing Cost Reduction opportunities.
• Supports the creation, approval, and implementation of new company-wide policies. Works with Management to implement trending, monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.
• Conduct Strategic Business Reviews with Key suppliers
• Optimize the number of suppliers on the AVL
• Identify opportunities to mitigate or reduce against risk in the supply chain.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate required to possess at least Degree holder in any related field.
• At least 9 years experience in related field.
• Preferably Executives specializing in Planning, Purchasing/Inventory/Material Management or equivalent.
• Required skill(s): interpersonal communications, negotiation, analytical, MS Office, SAP, MRP.
• Has working experience in MNC will be value added. 

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen