JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Buyer/Planner managed the purchase and delivery of components /raw material and finished good buy items per the forecast and production plan. Mentors and supervise junior staff members in subject matter relating to the prior. Coordinates and lead improvement projects for instrument procurement acting as the liaison between cross functional groups. Function as the department SME. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:1. MRP- review and analyze MRP reports, past due reports, expedite/de-expedite reports to ensure adequate materials are available to support the Production Schedule and Sales forecast. Develop and maintain system generated tracking tools to facilitate the prior2. Suppliers_ Research, establish and maintain good working relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance; communicate and phase out poor performance suppliers based on established criteria. Foster existing relationships and lead coordinated efforts across Biomet where appropriate in order to leverage spend.3. Accounting- Lead efforts with Accounts Payable to ensure returns and replacements or credits are accurately processed. Invoices are reconciled.4. Procurement of new product releases based on IPR data, in a collaborative effort in the areas of development, production, and outside sources. Lead efforts with customer service team to assure NPI projects are launched on plan. 5. Develop buying plans that ensure strategic development of suppliers’ resources and capacity.6. Prepare purchase orders, solicit quotes proposals and review requisitions.7. Mentor and supervise less senior buyer/planner positions.8. As complex supplier-related issues arise the individual will quickly identify sense of urgency and effectively communicate to management, demand planners, and customer service.9. Support quality and regulatory groups to ensure that GMO, ISO< and FDA requirements are compliant within the purchasing scope.

Mentors and leads below jobsProcess customer orders (including data entry, contract review and order acknowledgements).-Execute daily order management responsibilities. This includes timely communication of product availability issues to all concerned parties.-Create and monitor supply and demand plan.-Monitor and analyze forecast KPI metrics to drive forecast accuracy improvement.-Timely, clear and accurate communication of supply activities to support the SIOP process.-Analyze, coordinate, and implement projects designed to support department and/or key customer objectives.-Pre-authorize, initiate and assist with the coordination of inventory returns.-Provide analysis and recommendations in support of SKU rationalization processes.-Regulatory familiarity (i.e. standard operating procedures, international regulations including CE and individual country license requirements).-Coordinate and comprehend shipping logistics, documentation and requirements to meet customers' shipping and handling expectations.-Resolve customer complaints regarding shipping, order entry, pricing errors, etc.-Process inventory transfer and credit/invoice transactions for products as designated.-Comprehension of requirements pertaining to clearance of Import/Export shipments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:1. Execute daily demand management by comparing new purchase orders against world-wide forecasts to determine proper release.2. Monitor and analyze KPI metrics (i.e. Mape/Bias) to drive forecast accuracy while supporting the customer’s demand.3. Analyze and assess inventory shortages/overages and offer solutions.4. Coordinate shipping logistics and daily distribution capacity planning by inventory allocations and demand smoothing for new/existing customer orders.5. Responsible for planning and controlling inventory demand to support production forecast.6. Participates in manufacturing and marketing meetings for responsible product lines.7. Assist in NPI (New Product Introductions) launches by helping ensure forecasted production deadlines are met.8. Manage customer open order reports by SKU.9. Manage multiple warehouse inventory sources to ensure customer demand fulfillment, including competitive surgeon conversions.10. Expedite customer orders for shipment.11. Be a subject matter expert on BWS (Biomet Warehouse System) which ensures proper allocation of product.12. Balance the need to consistently operate with a high degree of independence/autonomy and judgment with knowing when to escalate issues that deserve escalation to direct or indirect management.13. Performs related duties as required.

Process customer orders (including data entry, contract review and order acknowledgements). -Execute daily order management responsibilities. This includes timely communication of product availability issues to all concerned parties. -Create and monitor supply and demand plan. -Monitor and analyze forecast KPI metrics to drive forecast accuracy improvement. -Timely, clear and accurate communication of supply activities to support the SIOP process. -Analyze, coordinate, and implement projects designed to support department and/or key customer objectives. -Pre-authorize, initiate and assist with the coordination of inventory returns. -Provide analysis and recommendations in support of SKU rationalization processes. -Regulatory familiarity (i.e. standard operating procedures, international regulations including CE and individual country license requirements). -Coordinate and comprehend shipping logistics, documentation and requirements to meet customers' shipping and handling expectations. -Resolve customer complaints regarding shipping, order entry, pricing errors, etc. -Process inventory transfer and credit/invoice transactions for products as designated. -Comprehension of requirements pertaining to clearance of Import/Export shipments.