ACIST Medical Systems
Manager, Purchasing & Planning
ACIST Medical Systems, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, 55344
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Purchasing/Planning Manager position is responsible for all aspects of Planning including oversight of SIOP process, demand planning, and production planning. The role is also responsible for planning and coordinating all procurement activities to support our Eden Prairie manufacturing facilities. The Purchasing/Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of buyers and planners in their daily activities along with developing purchasing and planning strategies to meet the company's short-term and long-term requirements.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Planning
o Develop, lead, and execute Bracco Medical Technologies Sales & Operations Planning processes
o Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
o Forecast and Monitor demand signals, communicating with sales leadership on performance
o Drive Data integrity to optimize processes and maintain predictability
Purchasing
o Develop, lead and execute Bracco Medical Technologies purchasing strategies for procurement activities to support Eden Prairie Capital Equipment Manufacturing
o Determine quantity and timing of deliveries to minimize risk to manufacturing requirements while maintaining working capital metrics
o Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
o Assess, manage, and mitigate risk with the supply chain
o Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers, build and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers
o Craft and negotiate contracts on behalf of the company
o Cooperate with Warehouse, Production, and Operations for material management
o Collaborate with suppliers on vendor issues and aiding in the implementation of preventative/corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
o Monitor and track performance of suppliers
o Support non-inventory purchasing for the entire BMT organization ensuring effective procurement processes and support structure
Leadership
o Hire and train staff
o Evaluate and develop staff performance via BMT talent development process
o Identify problems and implement solutions to improve processes
o Lead special projects related to product launches, line extensions, and various supply chain initiatives
o Effectively communicate with all stakeholders both internally and externally
Required Skills
Minimum
•Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or Management
•Minimum 5 years' experience in a purchasing or planning role
•Minimum 5 years' experience in a high technology manufacturing operation
•Demonstrated strong systems and business process knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex problems
•Knowledge of FDA & ISO requirements
•Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain business partner relationships across all levels both within and outside of the organization
•Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change both internally and externally
•Demonstrated Leadership skills
•Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time
Preferred:
•2+ years prior leadership experience
•7-10 years' experience in a purchasing or planning role with a medical device manufacturing company
•5+ years SAP experience
•ISM or APICS Certified
•Contract negotiation knowledge and experience
•Lean/Continuous Improvement knowledge and experience
Position Summary:
The Purchasing/Planning Manager position is responsible for all aspects of Planning including oversight of SIOP process, demand planning, and production planning. The role is also responsible for planning and coordinating all procurement activities to support our Eden Prairie manufacturing facilities. The Purchasing/Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of buyers and planners in their daily activities along with developing purchasing and planning strategies to meet the company's short-term and long-term requirements.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Planning
o Develop, lead, and execute Bracco Medical Technologies Sales & Operations Planning processes
o Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
o Forecast and Monitor demand signals, communicating with sales leadership on performance
o Drive Data integrity to optimize processes and maintain predictability
Purchasing
o Develop, lead and execute Bracco Medical Technologies purchasing strategies for procurement activities to support Eden Prairie Capital Equipment Manufacturing
o Determine quantity and timing of deliveries to minimize risk to manufacturing requirements while maintaining working capital metrics
o Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
o Assess, manage, and mitigate risk with the supply chain
o Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers, build and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers
o Craft and negotiate contracts on behalf of the company
o Cooperate with Warehouse, Production, and Operations for material management
o Collaborate with suppliers on vendor issues and aiding in the implementation of preventative/corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
o Monitor and track performance of suppliers
o Support non-inventory purchasing for the entire BMT organization ensuring effective procurement processes and support structure
Leadership
o Hire and train staff
o Evaluate and develop staff performance via BMT talent development process
o Identify problems and implement solutions to improve processes
o Lead special projects related to product launches, line extensions, and various supply chain initiatives
o Effectively communicate with all stakeholders both internally and externally
Required Skills
Minimum
•Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or Management
•Minimum 5 years' experience in a purchasing or planning role
•Minimum 5 years' experience in a high technology manufacturing operation
•Demonstrated strong systems and business process knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex problems
•Knowledge of FDA & ISO requirements
•Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain business partner relationships across all levels both within and outside of the organization
•Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change both internally and externally
•Demonstrated Leadership skills
•Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time
Preferred:
•2+ years prior leadership experience
•7-10 years' experience in a purchasing or planning role with a medical device manufacturing company
•5+ years SAP experience
•ISM or APICS Certified
•Contract negotiation knowledge and experience
•Lean/Continuous Improvement knowledge and experience