Why Endo?
We want the best and brightest people at Endo to help us achieve our mission to develop and deliver life-enhancing products through focused execution. Our nearly 3,000 global team members understand the important role we play in delivering healthcare and are dedicated to supporting each other as we work to bring the best treatments forward. Our shared values of Integrity & Quality, Innovation, Drive, Collaboration and Empathy guide our team and enable us to deliver upon our vision of helping everyone we serve live their best life.
At Endo, we are building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
Job Description Summary
The Senior Buyer/Planner, Production Planning is responsible for analyzing and responding to demand from manufacturing and sales (forecasted or tangible) assigned material and material groups. This individual is responsible to analyze the output from the corporate planning systems, build tools and systems to support analysis, and respond effectively and promptly. This individual is responsible for the tactical/administrative procurement activities, management of VMI partners, and ensuring the timely fulfillment of supply chain demand from requirement through receipt of materials and delivery of final product. Serve as a key interface between Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Corporate Procurement, R&D, IT and Commercial and the Manufacturing Operations ERP business systems lead. Senior Buyer/Planner is responsible for material planning, purchasing, and sourcing for Cranbury, NJ and Rye, NY.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Material Resource Planning
- On a regular basis, review the Materials Resource Plan (MRP) output and align material requirements.
- Upon finalizing the requirements convert/consolidate planned requisitions to Purchase orders; update existing POs and planned requisitions as new information becomes available.
- Daily, analyze, approve and communicate orders to the suppliers. This will include new orders and/or changes to previous releases. Initiates follow up on orders placed; expedite deliveries.
- Collaborate with Endo Logistics team on international shipments to ensure information and documents are aligned and in compliance with import procedures.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and issue purchase orders for non-inventory items or items not included in the ERP system.
- Keep the supply chain leads at each respective site informed of delivery changes that may impact production.
- Review and update open purchased order report.
- Convert planned orders to process orders; release and update existing process orders as needed.
- Supports development and new product launch activities, including assisting in Master Data creation in the ERP System.
- Maintain master planning data in the ERP system; update safety stock quantities, supplier lead times, inspection lead times, etc. as needed.
- Maintain control of material changes (new or revised) to assure that these changes are introduced efficiently and write offs are reduced to a minimum. This includes communication with Labeling Compliance on new or revised labeling.
- Routinely review manufacturing schedules against the inventory queue to assure all required components are available and released to support production.
Vendor Management & Sourcing
- Anticipate emergency conditions such as vendor strikes or shutdowns and take necessary actions to mitigate impact to Endo manufacturing operations.
- Provide forecast to key suppliers, as required, and as defined by MRP and management.
- Review Accounts Payable (AP) issues.
- Manage changes and change controls related to suppliers and purchasing.
- Assist with vendor audits.
- Comfortably work through supplier-related changes while minimizing impact to manufacturing operations.
- Source materials, primary or alternates, from new suppliers; onboard new suppliers and develop strong partnership.
- Facilitate timely resolution of obsolete, damages and other unusable materials with vendors in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with the Quality team on defective/unacceptable goods or services from vendors, determine root cause(s) and take corrective actions. This includes creating records in the Quality Management System.
- Manage returns and credits with suppliers when material in not acceptable.
- Drive continuous process improvements with suppliers, identify cost-saving opportunities and analyze supplier pricing.
Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory performance against plan and initiate actions where variances arise. Take corrective action on those items that are not within established inventory levels. Follow up any claims to suppliers that may arise on purchased materials.
- Take leading role in Material Review Board, Supplier Performance, & non-conforming materials.
- Review weekly and monthly shortages.
- Monitor the end-to-end material availability process, ensure that material is properly received, sampled, tested and released.
- Initiate re-testing of raw materials to ensure material is in approved status when needed.
Other
- Additional assigned duties, as required.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelors’ Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Business discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in structured purchasing and planning environment required.
- 5 years purchasing, sourcing, or production planning experience pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Experience working in a regulated environment preferred.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience with SAP.
Knowledge
- Advanced expertise in MRP / systems supported planning.
- Advanced working knowledge & experience with SAP.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Knowledge of the implementation and management of supply agreements.
Skills & Abilities
- Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Works to resolve conflict; Maintains confidentiality; Good listener; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Have a Can-Do Attitude, with good time management, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
- Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Communication - Negotiation and communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Physical Requirements
- Able to work in an office environment.
- Able to enter manufacturing and warehouse areas regularly.
- Able to work in a manufacturing environment and walk across manufacturing campus.
- Regular travel (driving) between three plants, as required by management.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, although the noise level will be moderate when working in the warehouse or on the production floor.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Endo, our diversity unites and empowers us as One Team, and we are committed to cultivating, and valuing, each person’s unique perspective. We actively promote a culture of inclusion that draws strength from our broad spectrums of diversity, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, sexual orientation, disability status, age, and all our other unique characteristics, qualifications, demonstrated skills, achievements, and contributions, backgrounds, experiences, cultures, styles, and talents.
EEO Statement:
At Endo, we firmly believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and strive to create an atmosphere where all employees, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability (including pregnancy), age, or military or veteran status, feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to EEO extends to every aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, terminations, and all other employment practices. We are dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and merit.
