Buyer/Planner

ABOUT SANISURE 

SaniSure is a multinational manufacturer of single-use bioprocessing solutions (SUT) used in the production of biological drugs, including monoclonal antibodies, cell therapies, gene therapies, and vaccines. With operations in the U.S. and in Europe, SaniSure operates a leading platform of vertically integrated critical fluid management technologies and integrated solutions. Its single-use products and system solutions are sold to global pharma and biotech companies and are used from R&D through full-scale commercial cGMP manufacturing of among the most innovative large molecule therapeutics and vaccines. This role is expected to be on-site. 

We continue to be on a robust growth trajectory, via both organic and inorganic growth, as the company capitalizes on increasing global demand and continues its transition from a component manufacturer to an integrated systems and solutions provider.

Our primary offering includes high-value assembly solutions and a portfolio of market-leading products, including PharmaTainer bottles and carboys and related assemblies, Mixed4Sure mixing solutions, Flex4Sure bags and bag assemblies, Fill4Sure needles and needle assemblies, fittings, clamps and a wide range of silicone, braided and thermoplastic tubing solutions. The company has a growing portfolio of innovative solutions serving fast-growth applications, such as cell and gene therapies.

SaniSure is a high-growth, nimble and innovative company with a strong customer and market focus. Join us and grow your career at SaniSure!

SUMMARY:

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for inventory management to ensure sufficient supply of materials to support manufacturing and distribution, maintaining a high level of service while controlling excess stock. The position will interact with other departments to resolve issues and meet customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with quality control team to resolve any issues related to product defects or discrepancies in delivery.
• Establish Critical Material Shortage list and escalate supply chain issues aligning with internal stakeholders.
• Determine appropriate supply, inventory, and budgeting of raw materials; develop plans to improve performance and COGS. Optimize inventory levels to minimize costs by managing inventory carrying costs, bulk purchase discounts, production planning, and lead times.
• Respond to production or distribution issues and adjust purchasing schedule as required.   Communicate any major variations to affected parties.
• Identify and manage slow moving, expiry, or obsolete inventory. Develop and implement programs to reduce excess, expired & obsolete exposure.
• Coordinate with various departments (e.g., production, procurement, and logistics) to align production schedules with inventory needs, material availability, and workforce capacity.
• Adjust production plans as necessary to address issues such as machine breakdowns, supply delays, or unexpected demand changes.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring the correct items and quantities are ordered in a timely manner.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, production, logistics, and sales teams to align purchasing and planning activities with company goals.
• Address and resolve any issues related to procurement, stockouts, late deliveries, or supplier performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline.
• 3 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience with emphasis on manufacturing in the medical/bio-tech industry, or related regulated industry.
• APICS certification, CPIM, CSCM or CPM, a plus
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, production planning, manufacturing or operations management.
• Knowledge of quality system regulations and ERP systems (Syteline preferred). 
• Excellent knowledge of inventory management concepts, particularly the role of shelf life and controlled material in a cGMP environment. 
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with manufacturing, quality, sales, finance, and engineering departments.
• Prior contract/supplier relationship management.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office with strong Excel skills.
• Establish and evaluate scheduling priorities for job orders.
• Assist with executing efficient schedules to drive the highest possible OTIF or OTD.
• Assist with performance within all planning activities and coordinate output with all production areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Prior contract/supplier relationship management. 

SaniSure is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

SaniSure does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at humanresources@sanisure.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.