Purchasing Manager (Master Scheduling) at B Braun Medical

B. Braun Medical, Inc.Purchasing Manager (Master Scheduling)US-CA-IrvineJob ID: 2024-24602Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Supply ChainIrvine FacilityOverviewAbout B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit .ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Responsible for the understanding and application of supply chain management concepts in a global business environment.
• Supervises activities of scheduling staff; facilitates the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process; effectively balances supply and demand as specified by S&OP; oversees the creation and maintenance of a valid Master Production Schedule (MPS) and manage delivery and inventory Key Performance Indicators: KPI include customer service levels, production schedule attainment, and inventory range of coverage; perform root cause analysis for variances and propose corrective actions.
• Manages activities of Schedulers and Detailed Schedulers including: ensuring execution of job responsibilities, day-to-day coaching, employee development, annual performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Understands demand management and forecasting, strategic sourcing and purchasing; Understands business and supply chain strategy.
• Collaborates with R&D and Engineering to properly reflect changing project timelines into the MPS to drive appropriate MRP requirements.
• Continuously pursues optimization of ERP system utilization. Monitors operational KPI's and identifies root cause of variations, particularly for delivery and inventory KPIs. The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time. General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons. Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
  • Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry. Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts. Determines best course of action.
  • Manages entry to intermediate level employees of a department or a function with 1 or 2 sections. Ensures budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
  • Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
  • Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Frequent contact with external contractors/vendors. The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate. #ID#LI#MSL Target Based Range $98,221- $122,776 QualificationsExpertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc Required:
    • Bachelor's degree required.
    • 06-08 years related experience required.
    • Applicable industry/professional certification required.
    • Regular and predictable attendance While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. . Additional Information Responsibilities: Other Duties: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
      • Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
        • Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward
        • Frequently:Stand, Sit
        • Constantly:N/AActivities:
          • Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward
          • Frequently:Sitting , Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
          • Constantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:
            • Occasionally:Proximity to moving parts
            • Frequently:N/A
            • Constantly:N/A Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
              • Noise Intensity:Low
              • Occasionally:Production/manufacturing environment
              • Frequently:N/A
              • Constantly:Office environment What We OfferB. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
                
                Through its Sharing Expertise initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.Please see job descriptionPI251133803