Sr. Planner

We truly understand the need for balance and, among other things and offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. That’s 26 long weekends a year!

Job Summary: This role supports both Planning and Purchasing, with the primary focus on Planning—specifically managing material requirements for production and new product development and ensuring material availability.

The role also assists with procurement activities, supplier management, and provides project support for the Supply Chain team as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Requirement Planning -

Develop and execute material planning strategies to support production and new product development.

Conduct material requirements analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent shortages or excess.

Establish and maintain safety stock levels based on demand variability and lead time analysis.

Assist in cost of goods (COG) analysis, risk assessments, and reporting activities.

Procurement & Supplier Management -

Manage the procurement process, including RFQs, purchase requisitions, and purchase order creation.

Source and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure competitive pricing and terms.

Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL), ensuring compliance with company policies.

Monitor supplier performance, track key metrics (quality, delivery, cost), and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Assist in resolving non-conformance reports (NCRs) related to supplier performance issues.

Foster strong supplier relationships to ensure timely material availability and issue resolution.

Qualifications & Skills -

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in procurement, material planning, or global supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management principles, and purchasing best practices.

High proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel).

Preferred Qualifications -

Experience in the medical device industry.

Familiarity with Sage 100 ERP.

Experience in new product development (NPD) sourcing.

Knowledge/experience of customs regulations and tariffs for international shipments.