• Sr Buyer Planner

    BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. (Hazelwood, MO)


    POSITION SUMMARY

    Plans industrial capacities for semi-finished goods (SFG) and finished goods (FG) and/or procures raw material (RM) and components in order to meet Customer Service Requirements, planned inventory levels and scrap targets.

    PRIMARY DUTIES

    + Understands current demands and updates relevant items and planning parameters within SAP/DDMRP (and other IS if applicable).

    + Analyzes commercial and non-commercial demand for RM and/or SFG and FG, on firm and planned horizons, including products during their phase IN and phase OUT stages.

    + Determines all manufacturing capacities (production bottlenecks, QC, critical suppliers…), identifies, addresses and communicates gaps within the Supply & Operations Planning process.

    + Determines and shares monthly and weekly production schedules, issues procurement orders and effectively liaises with suppliers to ensure conformance to plan.

    + Follows up manufacturing daily activities and anticipates Customer back orders; identifies and addresses gaps to plan and reschedules accordingly.

    + Maintains current knowledge of business practices. Adopts and shares planning best practices

    KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

    + High school diploma/GED with 8 years of experience analyzing, planning, and communicating manufacturing capacities and production schedules OR a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience analyzing, planning, and communicating manufacturing capacities and production schedules OR a Master's Degree and 2 years of experience analyzing, planning, and communicating manufacturing capacities and production schedules

    + Requires strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Package: proficiency in SAP/DDMRP (Supply and Manufacturing) strongly desired. DDMRP experience preferred. Reagent planning experience highly desirable.

    + Critical thinking and problem solving, ability to assess risks, identify solutions, and implement effective planning strategies.

    + Strong ability to influence decisions and collaborate across all departments.

    + Experience in leading cross-functional initiative and process improvement projects.

    + Demonstrated ability to consistently go beyond standard expectations, taking initiative to drive improvements and add value across functions.

    + Requires clear, proactive communication and a high level of self-direction, with the ability to make decisions and take initiative without frequent managerial input.

    + Must show initiative in identifying and acting on opportunities beyond the scope of assigned tasks.

    + Acts as a backup to the Planning Manager, providing leadership support as needed in day-to-day operations and decision-making.

    + Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to business needs, including occasional extended hours during peak periods to support key initiatives and ensure continuity

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