Job Description
Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW :
Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.
POSITION OVERVIEW :
Merrimack Manufacturing LLC is recruiting for an Associate Buyer to support our team by taking responsibility and accountability for our production systems (e.g. demand management, material planning, and production control) while assisting with the purchasing process for the Merrimack Manufacturing facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Participate in best-in-class supplier and purchase part management to support operational and project-focused deliverables. Process / system examples include :
Supplier Management
Purchase Order ManagementSourcing and quoting ActivitiesAssist Supply Chain management in creating a best-in-class Planning and Production Control organizationCollaborate with Planning and Project teams to gather, validate, and challenge ongoing monthly forecastsTranslate customer demand into an executable production planEstablish ad hoc forecasts and create temporary placeholder forecasts for larger customers where required
Develop and improve techniques to refine forecasts and communicate findings to stakeholdersImplement a forward planning process to minimize purchase part shortagesManage ERP planning parameters to ensure accurate and value added MRP signals, to include integrity and accuracy of the BOM throughout the product lifecycleAssist in the development and implementation of new products and product transitionsCoordinate inventory management tools and techniques to best address business needs (e.g. Kanban. Min-Max, Re-order Point, etc.)Participate on MRB teams to disposition non-conforming material, manage replacements, and monitor performanceFollow up to ensure timely disposition of slow moving, obsolete, damaged and other unusable materials in accordance with Company policies and procedures.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :
0-2 years of experience as a BuyerRegulated industry experience preferred, medical industry a plus.Microsoft Office proficiency, especially ExcelFamiliar with Purchasing ProcessesSourcing / quoting / PO management
Supplier ManagementGreat oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teamsStrong organizational and project management skills with attention to detailEDUCATION : Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or technical disciplines a plus. APICS / ISM Certification a plus
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