Buyer/Planner I

Title: Buyer/Planner I

Location: Lake Zurich, IL

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Founded in 1996, Medical Murray is a privately owned medical device company specializing in the development, testing, and manufacturing of finished devices, components, and subassemblies. We partner with clients ranging from innovative startups to the world's largest OEMs. Our expertise includes permanent implants, delivery systems, and complex catheters for vascular, gastrointestinal, urologic, and other interventional markets.

Our culture is driven by five core values: Integrity First, People Matter, First-Class Service, Inspired Innovation, and Community Service. These principles guide our work, our relationships, and our commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical (BCBS) and dental coverage, company-paid vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA-eligible plans, a 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan, 18 days of PTO, TeleDoc access, identity protection, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance, and paid time off for community volunteering.

Are you a motivated and detail-driven professional with a passion for planning, purchasing, and keeping production running smoothly? Join our dynamic team as a Buyer/Planner I , where you'll play a key role in supporting our manufacturing operations by managing materials, optimizing inventory flow, and collaborating across teams to meet customer demands with precision and efficiency.

Position Overview

Are you someone who loves keeping things moving-materials flowing, schedules aligned, and teams supported? If you enjoy working at the intersection of planning, purchasing, and production, this could be a great next step for you.

We're looking for a Buyer / Planner I to support our manufacturing operations by managing inventory flow, coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining production schedules, and partnering closely with suppliers and internal teams. This role plays a key part in ensuring we deliver high-quality products to our customers-on time and in the right quantities.

What You'll Do

Inventory Management & Material Flow

• Manage raw material requirements using ERP data and customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels, supporting JIT delivery, Kanban, and min/max systems.
• Coordinate material deliveries based on production schedules, capacity, and ship dates.
• Partner with Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to support changing priorities.
• Identify and communicate material risks or shortages early to minimize production disruptions.
• Support cycle counts and inventory corrections as needed.

Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

• Drive the procurement process for production materials and support MRO purchasing as backup.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, amendments, and related ERP transactions.
• Work with suppliers on pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and service expectations.
• Track and maintain accurate vendor data, including quotes, lead times, and performance.
• Proactively review open orders and adjust based on demand and inventory position.
• Escalate supplier concerns to the Materials Manager when appropriate.

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules for assigned customers or production lines.
• Publish monthly production schedules and support 30/60/90 operations planning.
• Participate in daily production (GEMBA) meetings, sharing material status and delivery updates.
• Collaborate with Production leadership to anticipate staffing, equipment, and resource needs.
• Support production continuity across shifts, including second-shift transitions.
• Participate in customer meetings as needed.

Production & Quality Support

• Provide work orders and sub-assembly plans to the production floor.
• Compile Lot History Records (LHRs) to support compliant manufacturing.
• Support supplier quality reviews and maintain awareness of supplier quality agreements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning, purchasing, and supply chain processes.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, planning, or a related manufacturing role.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with solid problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain productive relationships.

Preferred (But Not Required)

• Purchasing or planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts, floor layouts, tooling, and fixturing.
• Experience supporting production schedules and inventory optimization.

Education

• Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medical Murray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.