Buyer/Planner

Position Summary:

The Buyer/Planner position supports the Materials Management Team by placing purchase orders for production by monitoring the customer demand, creating and releasing orders, ensuring the timely receipt of the order, and supporting the replenishment process. This role conducts all activities and makes decisions that are in accordance with company policies & SOPs, Zoetis values, & global regulatory guidelines (including cGMP/cGLP/cGCP), environmental guidelines, as appropriate, etc.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create purchase orders according to system demands.
• Monitor system demands and communicate supply availability with internal and external customers. Troubleshoot any anomalies (e.g., trends) and work with team members to determine how to address them.
• Run inventory reports and prepare days on hand reports.
• Participate in OpEx projects.
• Ensure the timely release of batches through coordination with Quality, and other departments (e.g., tracking and assisting prioritization of Event Tracking System closure).
• Support unplanned event management (e.g., events that affect material flow across two or more rhythm cycles).
• Arrange for proper monitoring and follow up to assure timely disposition of all slow moving, obsolete, damaged and other unusable materials in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Manage proper inventory controls within the plant to ensure accuracy of perpetual inventories for all Charles City operations. Take corrective action on those items that are not within established inventory levels.
• Actively participate in annual budget process and well as quarterly Latest Estimates.
• Closely follow-up on distressed inventory (DI) and assure an efficient process to reduce the "in process" DI. Evaluate and manage Quarantine & "on hold" inventories and provide tools & follow up to reduce them.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS with 2-4 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 0-2 years of experience OR Minimum of 8 years relevant experience. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management, Engineering, Management Information Science, Business or related business/technical field.
• Experience in materials planning and/or production scheduling.
• Experience with Purchasing/Materials Requirements Planning Systems (MRP).
• Strong analytical/problem resolution skills.
• Knowledge of product flow through Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing facilities and equipment capabilities and constraints.
• Knowledge and understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management principles.
• Proficient math skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Extensive computer work is necessary for this position.
• Long periods of sitting may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.
• Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
• Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.

Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.

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