Global Buyer Planner
Core
Develop demand forecasts, manage inventory and replenishment, and execute procurement for life sciences products to ensure on-time delivery and optimize supply chain efficiency.
Role type
Senior Buyer Planner (Supply Chain)
Builds
Direct and indirect materials for life sciences diagnostics and medical devices
Domain
Life Sciences / Diagnostics / Medical Devices
Required skills
Demand forecasting, Inventory management, Purchase order management, Supplier relationship management, ERP proficiency, Data analysis, KPI monitoring, Process improvement, Strategic sourcing, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Life sciences industry experience, Master's degree in Supply Chain or MBA, Digital supply chain technologies familiarity, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, SQL, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned product categories; Manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies; Create and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials; Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements with suppliers; Coordinate planning activities across global manufacturing sites and distribution centers; Analyze historical data and monitor KPIs to recommend process improvements.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC