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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

This job description is designed to outline the primary functions and qualifications of this position. This definition does not limit the employee or Integra to just the areas described. It does not identify all tasks that may be required or address performance exceptions, nor does it limit Integra from changing the content. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.

The incumbent is responsible for managing purchasing components, keeping optimal inventory levels for components, subassemblies and Finished Goods and creating manufacturing schedules to meet the supply/demand requirements using computer base MRP and MPS Systems. The incumbent is also responsible for supplier relationship management, product life cycle and provide support to the material Department in other related duties.

For Planning activities, the incumbent is responsible to plan and follow-up the manufacturing execution of production schedule to guarantee the shipping of finished products or goods on a timely basis. Monitors manufacturing process and identifies potential resources problems and takes appropriate action in order to provide a continuous production flow to obtain established production objectives. Requires use of personal computers and data terminals to input data, generate reports, and prepare production schedules.

For Purchasing activities, the incumbent is responsible to perform a variety of activities necessary for purchasing requested materials, products, equipment, supplies, and services for company operations following company purchasing policies, procedures and other instructions. Develops a vendor base and communicates purchasing issues to requisitioners. Assures specification and quality compliance of materials purchased and resolves discrepancies with vendors or suppliers taking appropriate action. Maintains optimum inventory of raw materials or other unprocessed goods in stores for current product lines.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Planning Activities:

• Assists in the preparation of master production schedules (MPS), including analysis, capacity planning and other routine reports, and manpower requirements.

• Coordinates the issuance of shop orders to manufacturing operations according to master plan schedule and the MRP.

• Evaluates and determines economical order quantities, safety stocks, minimum, maximum, and desired inventory levels, on a timely basis to optimize inventory levels and minimize purchase cost.

• Measures and reports production plan status or any other report required.

• Establish backorder shipping commitment.

• Avoids materials shortages and production delays establishing inventory control techniques, priority orders, and providing managers and supervisors follow up to implement adequate measures for stock levels and completion of manufacturing schedules.

• Coordinates sterilization plan for finished goods according to manufacturing specifications and production plan.

• Coordinates Warehouse and Quality Control function required to expedite receipt, perform testing and inspections, and maintain raw materials as required to support manufacturing operations. Besides follow up activities regarding:

• Dispatch of raw materials to production areas

• Inventory control

• Location moves

• ERP System transactions

• When required, coordinates annual warehouse physical inventory activity.

• Analyzes Change Orders to process phase-in/phase-out of products and determine appropriate action plan.

• Audits the ERP Systems for accuracy and provides follow up on required transactions or discrepancies to the corresponding department.

• Ensures continued support to all product lines or special products manufacturing operations maintaining optimum stock of raw materials or supplies and timely delivery of these.

• Interfaces with personnel from other areas such as Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Control, Production Supervisors and Warehouse in support of completing all manufacturing schedules as appointed. Changes on manufacturing schedules are to be communicated on time to Supply Chain.

• May perform other related duties to assist the Department Managers in providing optimal plant manufacturing operations.

Purchasing Activities:

• Processes Purchase Orders, which includes contacting suppliers.

• Expedites Raw Material and M.R.O. Purchase Orders from requisitioners.

• Coordinates and sends mail of documents, samples, returns, etc. via Federal Express or other shipping methods.

• Reviews acknowledgments of orders expedited to assure compliance with specified delivery dates and prices to support manufacturing schedules and meet corporate standards.

• Contacts vendors/suppliers to resolve discrepant material aspects. This includes the preparation of shipping discrepant material samples, arrangements for corrective action by the vendor/supplier and provides all necessary documents and information related to these.

• Deals with lower cost and contracts with approved vendors.

• Gives necessary support to quality and engineering departments to facilitate and ensure vendor approvals.

• Generates and maintains purchase order for all raw material using the suggested purchase order report.

• Master file input lead-times and price control in the ERP system.

• Maintains and updates approved vendor file, supplier audit and vendor master list.

• Receives and attends vendor visits in order to maintain business and/or broaden sourcing opportunities.

• Communicates with vendors/suppliers to assure that all documents necessary for the receiving department to perform its activities in a timely fashion will be readily available. These documents include: MSDS, material certifications, charts, toxicity test, packing slips and any others called for in the prints, specifications and/or the receiving department’s procedures.

• Informs Engineering Department on any change of material or process, requiring them to generate a corrective change order and proceed with the appropriate approval.

• Reconciles P.O.'s and invoices ensuring there are no price discrepancies. Acts as liaison between Accounts Payable and suppliers/vendors on "credit hold" or any other issues.

• Supports the Department Managers in the realization of any special projects assigned to or assumed by the department.

• Monitors vendors'/suppliers' compliance with committed purchase terms and conditions by means of aggressive expediting maintaining constant and cordial communication with these at all times.

• Notifies requisitioners of purchase orders status that will not meet scheduled requirements by vendors/suppliers so as to adjust production schedule or take appropriate action.

• Maintains constant communication with the Department Managers in order to provide information on lead times, minimum order quantities, not met delivery dates, price changes, etc. which will enable them to maintain an update MRP System of as to adjust production schedules.

• Maintains purchasing related records and files as required.

• Performs other related duties as requested by the Managers.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – Education and Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• High School graduate or equivalent with APICS certification or in process

• BA Degree preferred.

• 1 to 3 years for entry; 3 to 5 for intermediate years’ experience as a Material or Production Planner, Purchasing in a Medical device or pharmaceutical environment preferred.

• Work experience of MPS and MRP, material handling, and computerized systems

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems

• Ability to analyze planning and material procurement in a rapid manufacturing environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as negotiation skills

• Fully Bilingual

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