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About Us Join a team that helps deliver products that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. We are a fast-growing manufacturer serving the medical device industry, where quality, innovation, and reliability are at the core of everything we do. Our products support critical healthcare applications and are trusted by leading customers around the world. As part of our Supply Chain team, you'll gain firsthand experience in how materials, suppliers, manufacturing, and customer demand come together to produce life-changing products. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills in procurement, planning, inventory management, supplier relations, and manufacturing operations while working alongside experienced professionals. This position provides a strong foundation for growth into Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, or Materials Management leadership roles. What You’ll Do: Plan and purchase raw materials, components, packaging, labeling, and finished goods to support manufacturing operations. Use ERP and MRP systems to ensure material availability and optimize inventory levels. Create and manage purchase orders and production job orders. Monitor supplier performance and coordinate delivery schedules to support customer commitments. Communicate with suppliers to resolve shortages, expedite critical materials, and maintain continuity of supply. Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, and Operations teams to support manufacturing goals. Analyze inventory levels and help establish reorder points and stocking strategies. Identify cost savings, sourcing opportunities, and process improvements. Track material movement from receiving and inspection through inventory availability. Maintain accurate purchasing and planning data within company systems. Participate in supply chain improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives. What we’re looking for: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and business systems. Positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn. Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. 0-2 years of experience in purchasing, planning, manufacturing, operations, customer service, or related business environments. This may include internships, co-ops, or academic project experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience with ERP systems such as Made2Manage (M2M), Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar business systems is a plus. Interest in pursuing professional supply chain certifications such as APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP is encouraged. We Welcome Early-Career Candidates We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every qualification listed above. If you are motivated to learn, enjoy solving problems, and are interested in building a career in supply chain and manufacturing, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Gain Exposure to all facets of supply chain and manufacturing operations. Hands-on experience with procurement, production planning, inventory management, and supplier management. Training on ERP and MRP systems used in a regulated manufacturing environment. Opportunities to develop negotiation, analytical, and project management skills. Career growth potential within Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Operations, and Leadership positions. The opportunity to contribute to products that support critical healthcare and medical applications. Success in This Role Successful Buyer/Planners help ensure ma…

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