Planner-Buyer

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

The Buyer/Planner procures direct and indirect raw materials (consumables), tooling and fixtures; coordinates activities related to process planning and manufacturing to ensure availability of materials throughout the supply chain for commitments set forth in new product introduction projects

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Respect and adhere to Greatbatch Medical's mission and core behaviors.
• Adhere to all industrial safety and quality requirements.
• Responsible for determining materials (direct and indirect including tooling) to execute new product introduction runs. 
• Ensures that priorities are continuously and clearly identified in import (Warehouse), and inspection activities to maintain the flow of the supply chain. 
• Maintains up to date purchasing through the Oracle System and plans purchasing parameters to ensure system accuracy. 
• Controls and maintains inventory levels and pro-actively coordinates the reduction of non-moving, slow or obsolete inventory.
• Detailed development of project plans as it relates to inbound, in-process, and outbound materials logistics.
• Responsible for executing, safeguarding, and managing the timely movement of materials from raw material (direct and indirect), work-in-process, and in-process material, and outgoing inventories in the different stages of the projects of the new product introduction department. 
• Coordinate the registration of new suppliers in the Oracle system.
• Request for quotations to suppliers and follow up on them. Likewise, send plans with revision to quote and update plans in case of changes. 
• drawings in case of changes.
• Suggest robust engineering and design solutions during the development stage of new products.
• Co-prepares and negotiates the preparation and scheduling of production work orders for pilot runs.
• Generates and tracks non-conforming material (NCMR). 
• Perform improvement projects on products that have passed validation process and show low productivity relative to expected. 
• productivity relative to what was expected.

• Coordinate logistics for samples and internal purchase orders requested by the development group
• Obtaining and submitting various information regarding procedures, inventories, material, material, suppliers, routing, 
• specifications, validation documents, metrics, requested by the development group
• Assist in all meetings related to training in the proper recording of transactions and accounts on the shop floor and new product introduction engineering. 
• and new product introduction engineering.
• Performs reconciliations of expenses incurred in the new product cost center at the close of each month and coordinates follow up on claims for new product introduction. Coordinates the follow up of reclassifications arising from the exercise.
• Performs other functions as applicable.

Job Requirements 

Minimum Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Industrial Engineering or related career Master's Degree in Management (desirable). 

Minimum Experience: 

• More than 5 years of experience in Purchasing and Production Planning.

 Specialized Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of ERP system Excellent computer skills (Oracle, Microsoft Office) Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material flows (Kan Ban, MRP, MinMax)
• Basic knowledge of Finance Basic knowledge of Statistics APICS Certification (desirable).
• Advanced level of English. 

Special Skills / Special Skills:

•  Excellent Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Analytical skills.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle several projects at the same time. 
• Team player. Proactive.
• Effective communicator, Customer service.
• Problem solving, Innovative thinking

U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran