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Veterinary Orthopedic Implants, Inc (Movora)
Buyer-Planner (Hybrid)
Career Insights for Commodities / Manufacturing Buyer
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What they do
A Commodities or Manufacturing Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the commodities needed for ongoing or future production in a manufacturing process. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$71,265 / year median in New Jersey
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Description:
Join Our Journey:
Joining Movora means being part of a global organization focused on advancing veterinary health. We work alongside veterinarians and specialists to provide innovative orthopedic solutions that improve outcomes for companion animals. At Movora, the focus is on delivering high-quality products, supporting clinical education, and driving innovation across the veterinary space. Our teams collaborate across functions and regions to support customers, expand capabilities, and continue growing in a competitive market. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in animal health while being part of a company that operates at scale within the veterinary orthopedic industry. About the Role Movora is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner to join our Supply Chain and Operations team in Whippany, New Jersey. This position plays an important role in the final stages of the product lifecycle, from placing and managing supplier purchase orders through coordinating production activities that bring materials to a ship ready state. This is a hands on role for someone who is comfortable working across both purchasing and production planning. You will build and maintain production schedules, manage purchase orders based on MRP requirements, monitor inventory needs, and serve as a key connection between Sales, Manufacturing, Quality Control, and our suppliers. What You'll Do Production Planning and Scheduling- Develop and maintain production schedules that support customer demand and inventory targets
- Review demand forecasts and adjust planned orders and schedules as needed
- Coordinate finishing and intermediate production activities to keep work moving on schedule
- Monitor production capacity, identify potential constraints, and reprioritize orders when conditions change Purchasing and Supplier Management
- Plan, place, and manage purchase orders for assigned materials and commodities
- Maintain ERP planning information, including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, vendor records, and pricing
- Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and on time delivery
- Request and compile supplier quotes and support negotiations related to pricing, terms, and delivery
- Resolve invoice, receipt, and quantity discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams Cross Functional Coordination
- Keep Sales, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Customer Service, and suppliers aligned on priorities and delivery commitments
- Communicate schedule changes, expedited requests, and expected completion dates
- Partner with Quality Control to address supplier issues and nonconforming materials that may affect production ERP, BOM, and Inventory Support
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials, ensuring quantities and revisions match approved engineering documentation
- Set up and maintain accurate item and supplier information within the ERP system
- Provide pick sheets for sales orders and drop shipments based on customer required dates
- Support accurate inventory transactions, cycle counts, and the annual physical inventory
Requirements:
What We're Looking For- Two to five years of experience in manufacturing, production scheduling, purchasing, or inventory control
- Working knowledge of Bills of Materials, routing, lead times, and production capacity constraints
- Strong experience using ERP and MRP systems
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain production schedules
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively across Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and external suppliers
- Ability to adjust priorities in a fast paced manufacturing environment Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Experience with SAP or a similar ERP platform
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or MSBC certification
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints Work Environment and Travel This position is primarily based on site at our Whippany facility and includes regular interaction with the manufacturing floor.