Production Planner/Buyer.

Date: Sep 30, 2024

Req ID: 3805

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI, US, 48103

Company: Terumo Cardiovascular USA

Department: TCV Supply Chain-Planning

At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world.

At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing attainable production schedules and may also be responsible for purchasing raw material to support the production schedule.

Job Details/Responsibilities

1. In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

2. Obtain raw materials to support the production schedule, proactively manage the transition of materials from the supplier, and identify/resolve delivery problems.

3. Create the forecast for product line supported using forecasting module of ERP system and enter in ERP system to enable the execution of MPS/MRP.

4. Meet with Production/Engineering/Product Development to review current and future projects, to communicate schedules and expectations, and to provide assistance for any projects they have underway. Work on capacity utilization projects to determine what gaps may exist in the future.

5. Create, review and revise production schedules to constantly balance supply and demand issues. Constantly consider capacity, manpower, projects, and maintenance needs.

6. Work with each supplier to assure adequate supplies of materials are on hand to support the requirements of the production schedule. Consider supplier lead-time, transit time, flexibility of both Terumo CVS and supplier schedule.

7. Prepare month-end reports.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

8. Maintain product structure.

9. Establish approved suppliers for raw materials including researching of suppliers, negotiating pricing, resolving any discrepancies, reporting quality issues as required by site, etc.

10. Participate in supplier audits as required.

11. Recommend ideas for cost reduction and implementation; this includes both bidding for commodity groups and spot buys.

12. Consistently review opportunities to consolidate purchases with fewer suppliers.

13. Conduct financial analysis as necessary to ensure Terumo CV obtains the lowest total cost for materials; this includes the involvement of other functions as appropriate.

14. Negotiate contracts with suppliers, assist with identification of alternative suppliers, reduce supplier base by development agreements, etc.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of Supply Chain or Operations Management experience or a four-year college degree in Business, Operations Management or related field and a minimum of one year of related work experience. Intermediate computer software skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

• 120 hours pro-rated vacation

• Medical, dental, vision – 1st of the month following 30 days.

• 14 company paid holidays, including a week off at Christmas.

• 401k with 6% company match

• Incentive Plan Bonus - Every May

• Life insurance & short term disability – can also pay more into this in addition to what Terumo offers.

• Paid parental leave & Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition reimbursement, scholarship program, mentoring program, other wellness initiatives

• Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Associate Resource Groups

The annualized base salary range for this role is $59,850.00 to $69,127.00. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Terumo Cardiovascular is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and genetic information.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor

Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit