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Buyer-Planner/ Scheduler

BD
$87,500 - $144,400 a year
Irvine, California
3 weeks ago

Job Description Summary

Responsible for managing the procurement and planning of materials, ensuring that inventory levels meet production and operational needs by analyzing demand forecasts, negotiating with suppliers and coordinating with internal teams.
Responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules to ensure efficient use of resources and supply continuity.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible


BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.


We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Primary Responsibilities:

Materials Management

  • Analyze raw material dashboards (MRP tools) to identify and execute necessary actions

  • Manage purchase orders for site goods and services (creation, modification, cancellation)

  • Track open purchase orders and communicate impacts

  • Manage site incoming inspection priority list and expired materials process

  • Serve as key contact for material and supplier-related issues

  • Lead escalation of supply risks and disruptions to leadership

  • Track material costs, analyze price variances, and collaborate on supplier negotiations

  • Manage site cycle count process


Production Scheduling

  • Create, track, and update site production schedules based on master supply signals

  • Establish, measure, monitor, and adjust capacity levels

  • Maintain planning parameters in systems and implement level-loading plans

  • Contribute to long-term planning and forecasting activities

  • Process supplier change requests and support accounts payable inquiries

  • Coordinate JDE supplier creation/changes as the system subject matter expert

  • Support warehouse activities as needed


Required Skills:

  • Experience in buying, planning, and scheduling functions

  • Knowledge of master production scheduling and planning techniques

  • Understanding of production product structure (routers and BOM)

  • Experience with capacity and resource management

  • ERP system experience

  • Ability to comply with BD quality policies, procedures, and practices

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


Preferred Skills:

  • JDE system experience

  • Medical device industry experience

  • Knowledge of business and supply chain strategy

  • Understanding of demand management and forecasting

  • Experience with process improvement and lean/six sigma methodologies

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA CA - Irvine Neomend

Additional Locations

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$87,500.00 - $144,400.00 USD Annual
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