Senior Supply Chain Planner and Buyer

Diasorin is a global leader in diagnostic solutions, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create cutting-edge tools that improve healthcare worldwide. With a legacy spanning over 50 years, we've earned our reputation for excellence by developing innovative diagnostic assays and instruments that are trusted by healthcare providers around the world.

Our broad offering of diagnostic tests and Licensed Technology solutions, made available thanks to ongoing investments in research, positions us as the player with the widest range of specialty solutions in the sector and identifies us as the "Diagnostics Specialist."

Why Join Diasorin?

• Impactful Work: When you join Diasorin, you become part of a team that's dedicated to improving lives. Your contributions will directly impact patient care, making a meaningful difference in the world.

• Global Reach & Innovation: Our work transcends borders. Joining Diasorin means collaborating with colleagues from all over the world, expanding your horizons, and contributing to global healthcare solutions at the forefront of the diagnostic industry.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture: We believe in the strength of diversity, and our inclusive culture reflects this commitment. We value your unique perspective and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where everyone can thrive.

Join Our Team: If you're passionate about innovation, diversity, and making a positive impact on healthcare, Diasorin is the place for you. We're looking for passionate and talented individuals who are ready to embrace new challenges and drive healthcare solutions forward.

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of diagnostics? Join Diasorin and become a catalyst for change in the world of healthcare. Apply today and be a part of our exciting journey toward a healthier, more connected world. Together, we can make an impact!

Job Summary: The Senior Supply Chain Planner and Buyer will be responsible for all supply and demand planning tasks necessary to ensure an uninterrupted flow of Instrument, Reagent, and Bioassay products to customers. This role creates and implements production plans that are both material and resource feasible and serves as the primary point of contact regarding product availability. Manages the business relationship between DiaSorin and its' suppliers to purchase goods and services for the company at the lowest total cost. This role is also responsible for leading and supporting key supply chain projects and process improvement initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes demand forecasts and sales trends to create and maintain demand plans, capacity plans, and master production schedules
• Interfaces with manufacturing, materials and logistics, technical support, purchasing and R&D to ensure availability of necessary raw materials
• Ensures that raw material shortages are identified and resolved in a timely manner
• Drives the resolution process of MRP exceptions, and resolves MRP discrepancies
• Provides Order Management and Sales with shipment commitments
• Reviews open order reports and other indicators to ensure a timely delivery of finished goods to support customer demand
• Identifies, negotiates, and resolves conflicts with respect to material and capacity availability and order-promising
• Notifies Order Management, Manufacturing, and other internal stakeholders whenever an existing shipment commitment is in jeopardy, and recommends alternatives on how the requested demand could be satisfied
• Assists Order Management, Sales, and Marketing in setting priorities when demand exceeds supply
• Maintains inventory levels within established goals and guidelines and recommends adjustments in stocking levels
• Monitors and implements actions to minimize raw material and finished goods scrap
• Maintains Bill of Material (BOM) structures as required
• Participates as a reviewer/approver in the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process
• Reviews cycle count and physical inventory records and resolves any discrepancies
• Maintains scheduling parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, scales, safety stocks, and other item attributes for all planned items
• Demonstrates ownership of product lines through consistent and effective reporting of product availability, potential risks, opportunities, and overall health of Instrument, Reagent, and Bioassay products supported
• Identifies and implements process improvements within Operations/Supply Chain, either individually or in a team setting
• Utilizes technology and tools including (but not limited to) Excel and SplashBI to perform complex analysis that cannot be achieved directly within Oracle
• Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts and projects in addition to other daily responsibilities
• Scope of work and actions are collaboratively managed with Supervisor
• Ensures that all processes are conducted according to approved procedures
• Provides procurement support to ensure the availability of required manufacturing materials and non-inventory (MRO) purchases
• Works closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering to resolve issues for current sourced solutions
• Develops and maintains knowledge of suppliers and their capabilities including key personnel, product details, production processes, order handling, internal systems, and shipping capabilities
• Expedite materials as required and handles rejections or other problems on purchased materials
• Reviews and approves Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and communicates to suppliers as required
• Resolves receiving and account problems related to purchase orders
• Identifies and implements process efficiencies and process improvements for the organization
• Ensures that communications are clear and appropriate
• Maintains accurate purchasing data in the ERP system and purchases materials in the most economical size, composition, quality, quantity, and combination
• Manages the tactical business relationship between the supplier and Luminex, and ensures that communications are clear and appropriate
• Identifies, evaluates and manages supply risk exposure and devises risk mitigation measures
• Investigates & drives corrective actions to receiving and accounting problems related to purchase orders.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or equivalent required
• 3+ Years Experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Master Scheduling required
• 2+ Years Experience in a Medical Device, Pharma, or other Healthcare field preferred
• 2+ Years Experience using an ERP system in a manufacturing environment preferred
• 2+ Years Experience in using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred
• 2+ Years Experience with oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) preferred
• 2+ Years Experience in a GMP and/or FDA regulated environment preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (High proficiency)
• Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines (High proficiency)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision (High proficiency)
• Highly organized with proven time management and prioritization skills (High proficiency)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS preferred
• CSSBB - Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Travel Requirements

• 10% Travel may be required

What we offer

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $69,286 - $117,786. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. Beyond base salary, Diasorin offers a competitive rewards package focused on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive plan of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

NOTE:  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. We are only hiring US citizens or permanent residents for this role. 

Diasorin is 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, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and Canada and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are a US or Canada candidate and require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact the North America Talent Acquisition Team at hrtalent@diasorin.com or 1-800-328-1482 to request an accommodation.

The above job description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Diasorin reserves the right to modify or amend this job posting as needed to comply with local laws and regulations.

Please note that offers of employment at Diasorin may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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