Planner/Buyer, Production Planning

Company: Endo International
Location: Horsham
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:Material Resource Plan

• On a regular basis, review the Material Resource Plan (MRP) output and align material requirements
• Upon finalizing the requirements convert/consolidate planned requisitions to Purchase orders; update existing POs and planned requisitions as new information becomes available
• On a daily basis, analyze, approve and communicate orders to the suppliers. This will include new orders and/or changes to previous releases. Initiates follow up on orders placed; expedite deliveries
• Keep the supply chain leads at each respective site informed of delivery changes that may impact production
• Monitor and report quality and delivery metrics of supplied lots on a monthly basis to monitor and report quality and delivery dates weekly
• Perform priority Quality Control (QC) testing
• Review and update open purchased order report
• Convert planned orders to process orders; release and update existing process orders as needed.
• Prepare updates for new product launches
• Communication with label compliance on new or revised labeling and/or changesInventory Management
  • Monitor inventory performance against plan and initiate actions where variances arise. Take corrective action on those items that are not within established inventory levels. Follow up any claims to suppliers that may arise on purchased materials.
  • Review weekly and monthly shortages
  • Take leading role in Material Review Board, Supplier Initiated Changes, Supplier Performance, & non-conforming materials
  • Work directly with onsite VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) partners and manage their day-to-day activities
  • Maintain control of material changes to assure that these changes are introduced efficiently and write offs minimized.Vendor Management
    • Anticipate emergency conditions such as vendor strikes or shutdowns and take necessary actions to mitigate impact to Endo manufacturing operations
    • Provide forecast to key suppliers
    • Review Accounts Payable (AP) issues
    • Provide forecasts to identified suppliers, as required, and as defined by MRP and managementOther
      • Additional assigned duties, as requiredTravel
        • Regular travel between plants, as assigned by managementBe the change you wish to see. Come join us! We want the best and brightest people at Endo to help us achieve our mission to develop life-enhancing products through focused execution. Our 3,000+ global team members are united by the important role that we play in delivering healthcare and are dedicated to supporting each other as we work to bring the best treatments forward.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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