Senior Production Planner/Buyer

WAHTS Hearing is growing, and we’re looking for talented people to grow with us. We design, manufacture, and sell cutting-edge medical devices, and we’re at the forefront of transforming hearing care for the U.S. military and industrial workers. Our offices are conveniently located near Lebanon Municipal Airport in New Hampshire, close to the intersection of Interstates 89 and 91. As our company continues to expand, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Position Overview WAHTS Hearing is seeking a Senior Production Planner/Buyer to build the planning and purchasing foundation that will carry us through our next stage of growth. This is a hands-on role at a company scaling up production: you will stand up MRP in NetSuite, mature our supply base, and put in place the processes that keep material flowing as demand ramps. Responsibilities include: Lead the design, configuration, and rollout of MRP in NetSuite, including item master data, bills of materials, lead times, safety stock, and reorder parameters Develop and maintain the master production schedule, balancing customer demand, inventory, and manufacturing capacity Convert MRP output into purchase orders and work orders, and manage them through to receipt Source, qualify, and develop suppliers in partnership with Quality, including supplier evaluations, approved supplier list maintenance, and performance scorecards Reduce supply risk by identifying single-source and long-lead components and putting alternate sources, buffer stock, or long-term agreements in place Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQs, and terms, and establish supply and quality agreements with key suppliers Inform planning, purchasing, receiving, and inventory control procedures that support our ISO 13485 quality management system Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting and disciplined transactions in NetSuite Define and report on key metrics such as supplier on-time delivery, inventory turns, shortages, and purchase price variance Partner with Engineering on new product introductions and engineering changes, including BOM updates, component obsolescence, and phase-in/phase-out planning We Offer A chance to grow as part of a great team changing the world The opportunity to build a supply chain function from the ground up and shape how we operate Direct access to company leadership and real influence on business decisions Meaningful work on products that protect the hearing of service members and industrial workers A collaborative, small-company culture where your work has an immediate, visible impact You Are Interested in a fast paced, quickly evolving environment A builder who enjoys creating structure where little exists, and pragmatic about right-sizing process for a startup Comfortable both setting strategy and rolling up your sleeves to place POs, expedite parts, or count inventory Analytical and data-driven, with sound judgment when the data is incomplete A clear communicator who builds strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams Organized, detail-oriented, and persistent in following through You Have A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience 7+ years of production planning, materials management, and/or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment Hands-on experience implementing or significantly improving an MRP/ERP system A strong working knowledge of MRP concepts such as BOM structures, lead times, lot sizing, safety stock, and demand planning A track record of negotiating with and developing suppliers, including contract manufacturers Experience buying electromechanical components such as PCBAs, cables, molded parts, and custom mechanical parts Advanced Excel skills You May Have Experience with ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing NetSuite experience, especially its demand planning, supply planning, and work order/assembly features Fami…

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