Implements supplier strategies & allocations in collaboration with NPD Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to ensure Arthrex requirements for quality, continuity of supply, and cost are met.
Collaborates with all Arthrex divisions to optimize use of the supplier base.
Manages critical meetings with suppliers on key strategic projects and issues.
Directs the historical consumption analysis and the maintenance of the NAM region ACT product Demand Plan (forecast).
Supports continual improvement of the S&OP process for the global ACT product Demand Plan.
Responsible for developing, approving and enforcing all applicable policies and procedures.
Manages critical Engineering change requests and determines disposition of inventory.
Collaborates with NPD SC to transition products and components to Sustaining SC for production after design transfer.
Manages Material Master administration including planning parameters/modifiers to ensure appropriate inventory levels are achieved and maintained.
Serves as Operations liaison/expert for ERP and PLM system use and enhancement projects.
Manages the sustaining SC Buyer Planner team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required
15+ years business experience in Purchasing and Manufacturing required
5+ years’ experience in ISO 13485 medical device, or similar regulated environment required
Direct ERP system implementation experience preferred
Direct SAP ERP system experience required
Direct PLM system implementation experience preferred
DMS experience in a QMS environment preferred
BOM structuring and configuration management experience required

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company-Provided Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Bonus
Wellness Incentive Program
Free Onsite Lunch
Gym Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Trip of a Lifetime
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Volunteer PTO
Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
Eligible for discretionary Long Term Incentive program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

ERP system implementationSAP ERP systemPLM system implementationBOM structuringconfiguration managementhistorical consumption analysisS&OP process improvementpolicy developmentinventory managementdemand planning

Soft skills

collaborationcommunicationleadershipstrategic planningproblem-solvingteam managementcritical thinkingproject managementnegotiationliaison

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeISO 13485 certification