Buyer/Planner
On-site · Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Buyer/Planner responsible for end-to-end materials planning activities to support manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with production schedules, customer demand, and KPIs. Executes daily purchasing strategies, engages suppliers, tracks deliveries, and reports to meet service and cost objectives. Collaborates cross-functionally with sourcing, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and engineering to resolve supply constraints and drive continuity of supply. Analyzes demand signals, forecasts changes, and inventory trends to mitigate risks and optimize working capital. Supports new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and phase-in/phase-out activities to ensure material availability; ensures compliance with GE HealthCare policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards; utilizes ERP systems to maintain data integrity and visibility into material status, risks, and opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited university or college, or minimum of 4+ years of experience in materials planning, buying, supply chain, or manufacturing operations
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent
- Familiarity with Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive supplier performance improvements
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Maestro) and strong data analysis capabilities
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