Senior Buyer/Planner

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.

At ZOLL, you won’t just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.

Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!
 

Due to the on‑site requirements of this position, applicants are expected to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated work location (Pawtucket, RI). This role does not offer relocation. 

ZOLL Medical does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need ZOLL immigration sponsorship (e.g. H1B, TN, STEM, OPT, etc.) either now or in the future.

Job Summary
Responsible for defining and maintaining a proper level of inventory and safety stock of direct materials that will be used to support ZOLL production needs, as well as meeting or exceeding on time delivery. Making indirect expense buys, leading projects and training to support the Purchasing department.

Essential Functions

• Work with Oracle system and MRP for assigned items, review against MRB, and plans next action.

• Responsible for planning and placing purchase orders for assigned listed parts/components/assemblies based on cost, lead time, ECO changes, and complexity of the items.

• Plans for the purchase of materials for assigned suppliers or commodities by utilizing reports and demand planning tools, maintaining metrics, review supplier capacity plans and material supply chain, and places purchase orders per company S.O.P.'s, compliance, and standards.

• Ensures adherence to supplier commitments such as pricing, quality, on-time delivery, and future planning activities.

• Meets inventory and safety stock targets through routine planning and purchase order maintenance. Reviews materials changes with engineering and commodity teams to ensure a planned smooth transition.

• Along with Demand Planner, forecasts future demand requirements and publishes supplier forecasts to avoid any potential ZOLL production delays. Reviews with commodity any potential shortened lead time and pricing opportunities.

• Communicate with other departments on material status and delivery date changes related to shortages and seeks ways to lessen any negative impact to production adherence.

• "Works with suppliers and Commodity Management to identify cost reduction, schedule adherence, reviewing multiple sources, buying pattern improvements, and other value adding initiatives.

• Participates in supplier business review and audits as necessary.

• Develop and improve supply chain network and supplier relationships."

• "Maintain items/materials and MRP fields to support ideal inventory, safety stock levels, and accurate MRP calculations.

• Reviews any opportunities for improvement to management"

• Support Engineering and SQE with engineering changes and quality issues.

• Managing and organizing all materials related to vendor returns. This includes overseeing the return process, ensuring the correct items are returned, tracking inventory, and maintaining proper documentation.

• Demonstrates trustworthiness and professionalism with suppliers, management, peers, and team members.

• Provide New Product Support and performs other duties as assigned by Management.

• Ability to develop and lead supply chain initiatives and supplier relationships.

• Lead improvement projects with internal teams and external suppliers.

• Train and lead team members as needed.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Any other job responsibilities as assigned by management and subject to modification.

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Work Experience

• At least 7 years buying/planning experience preferred

• Manufacturing environment and/or regulated environment (Medical, Aerospace, Nuclear) experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, Oracle preferred, advanced abilities on Microsoft Skills, Excel and Word, TEAMs, and PowerPoint.

• Strong communications skills – verbal, written, presentation, and strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work autonomously, effectively manage time and deliver result on time.

• Strong people skills – ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and ability to establish and maintain supplier relationships and lead projects.

• "Strong follow-up skills - ability to multi-task and prioritize,

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal customers, external suppliers, and colleagues."

• Ability to read and interpret Auto/CAD drawings.

• Keen attention to detail; able to produce error free work.

• Possess advance knowledge of supply chain activities, including transformation of natural resources, raw materials and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer.

• Creates ways that supply chains link value chains together.

Travel Requirements

• May travel to other facilities for meetings, collaboration and/or training.

Licenses and Certifications

• APICS Certification Preferred

Language Requirements

• English - Advanced

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally

• Walking - Occasionally

• Sitting - Constantly

• Talking - Occasionally

• Hearing - Occasionally

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients's lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

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The annual salary for this position is:

Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.