Buyer Planner

Summary The Buyer/Planner is responsible for developing and executing material and production planning for a designated manufacturing area. This includes managing inventory levels, issuing purchase and manufacturing orders, and ensuring materials are available to support production needs in a timely and cost-effective manner. The role serves as the daily point of contact for supplier execution issues and ensures alignment with MRP schedules and inventory targets. Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day One! Free life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Telehealth Appointments, and Employee Assistance Program. Immediate vesting of 401(k) matching. Generous PTO and 11 Paid Holidays a year. And, most importantly...truly meaningful work! Would you like to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families? We design and manufacture radiation oncology medical devices to ensure more accurate, comfortable treatment for cancer patients. CQ Medical is the global market leader in patient positioning. As an innovative medical device company, we focus on discovering, developing, and distributing technology-driven solutions to improve outcomes for radiotherapy patient positioning. We are continuing to grow and expand our products. Join us and earn a Paycheck with a Purpose. www.cqmedical.com Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Material & Production Planning + Plan manufacturing schedules to meet customer delivery demands and inventory targets.

+ Release and manage Purchase Orders and Manufacturing Orders through MRP from creation to closure. + Review and align work center capacity needs in conjunction with Operations. + Adjust orders based on changing priorities, including expedites and cancellations. + Ensure production is supported with timely availability of materials and components.

• Supplier & Order Execution + Act as a point of contact for daily supplier performance issues related to open orders. + Communicate changes to delivery dates and resolve tactical disruptions. + Participate in supplier planning feedback and performance reviews as requested.
• ERP & Inventory Accuracy + Maintain accurate scheduling and order data in ERP (Infor XA). + Ensure timely closure and updates to orders, shipping timelines, and part availability. + Coordinate with warehouse and receiving to ensure alignment of material flow.
• Cross-Functional Support + Interface with Customer Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning teams to resolve order fulfillment gaps. + Collaborate with Commodity Leaders to support the execution of long-term sourcing strategies. Key Metrics for Success
• Manufacturing Orders and Purchase Orders released on time per targeted goal
• Manufacturing Orders r.

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