Planner - Buyer

What Materials Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Materials Management is responsible for the management of material inventory levels to ensure that raw material components and manufactured products are available when needed to satisfy the plant and customer requirements. Responsibilities include the planning and procurement of material components to minimize obsolescence and overstock situations while achieving maximum customer service levels

Summary of Position

The Buyer - Planner is responsible for providing production departments with realistic plans in order to meet customer demands considering forecast, actual orders and lead times.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop production schedules and capacity plans with the result of excellent customer service and low inventory levels

Provides input on resources to complete productions plans both short and long term

Manage finished goods, raw materials and work in process inventory to service customer needs and meet service requirements

Manage the logistics of the product pipeline from vendors, suppliers and distribution centers

Modify schedules to accommodate problems/delays in production requirements and communicates concerns with production departments to resolve issues that may arise

Place orders on the basis of the best source, cost, delivery and quality

Follow up and expedite orders to ensure delivery of orders placed

Develop and maintain supplier relationships and serves as a liaison between suppliers and plant stakeholders

Ensure direct reports are aware of EH&S procedures and policies specific to their area - including emergency procedures and hazard reporting procedures, implement and enforce EH&S procedures and policies uniformly and consistently, hold direct reports accountable for EH&S performance – including that they remain up-to-date on EH&S training, commend positive EH&S behavior, immediately coach and council anyone engaging in at-risk behavior, follow up on EH&S concerns until the issue is resolved

Communicate and implement EH&S activities to support the annual EH&S plan objectives and goals, communicate pending EH&S issues and status of goals, encourage employees to be involved in EH&S activities, celebrate success as EH&S goals are achieved or as actions are completed, demonstrate leadership by participating in/leading EH&S events, investigations, and audits

Follow all ISO 13485, GMP, OSHA and plant/corporate standards, policies, and procedures

Observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed

Report all safety incidents, hazards, and potential unsafe working conditions

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Qualifications

Bachelor degree, or equivalent experience preferred

3+ years experience preferred

Proficient in Microsoft office

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

Works on complex projects of large scope

Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects

Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $57,000 - $80,000 USD annually

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Application window anticipated to close: 6/19/20 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.