Raw Materials Planner

Raw Material Planner

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

Position Summary :

The Raw Material Planner will be responsible for forecasting and ordering packaging materials and other supplies required for manufacturing. Working with forecasted demand for final product, they will calculate demand for these component materials. They will coordinate with vendors to procure supplies, track dates, and resolve issues, as well as work to find cost savings and alternative vendors as needed. The individual will also work to consolidate packaging to common sizes to reduce total number of packaging components needed to be stocked.

Essential Functions :

• Determines forecasted demand of packaging components and supplies
• Manages lead times and orders appropriately to ensure supply
• Works with vendors to track delivery and resolve issues.
• Identifies cost-saving and alternate vendors
• Identifies alternative packaging when needed
• Consolidates packaging to common sizes
• Works with product development to identify and plan packaging for new products
• Ensures supply of components to support the production schedule.
• Identifies, communicates, and escalates issues and risks to supply
• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
• Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications :

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Planning and/or purchasing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office with strength in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in ERP systems preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong analytical mindset
• Reliable, self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision
• Able to handle multiple projects with varying deadlines and also have the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and needs

Physical Demands :

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus

Our Values :

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation : Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
• Customer Focused : We listen to our customers' needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Teamwork : Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
• Driven : We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.