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.
Job Description Summary
The Inventory Management Buyer Planner is responsible for analyzing and responding to demand from manufacturing and sales (forecasted or tangible) for a specific classification (or commodity groups) of materials. This individual is responsible for analyzing the output from the corporate planning systems and responds effectively and promptly. Responsible for the tactical/administrative procurement activities, ensuring the timely fulfillment of supply chain demand from requirement through receipt of their assigned commodity group. Responsibilities also include effective management of physical inventory of assigned materials and support for warehouse operations, as needed.
All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Division & Company policies and procedures
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Material Requirements Planning
- Maintain priority list of materials requiring approval to support production schedule. Follow-up on outstanding items required for release
- Review production schedule daily and prioritize material approvals accordingly
- On a weekly basis, review the Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) output and align requirements.
- Maintain SAP/ERP master data for assigned materials; update regularly to ensure parameters are current
- Facilitate timely resolution of obsolete, damages and other unusable materials with vendors in accordance with Company policies and procedures
- Monitor expired material inventory and destroy in a timely manner
- Initiate re-testing of assigned materials according to supplier dating to ensure material is in approved status when needed
- Initiate re-dating of assigned materials and items according to supplier dating to ensure material/item is in approved status when needed
- Identify, source, and implement alternate materials, as required
- Review open orders and update/adjust, as necessary
- Provide non-binding, or binding, forecasts to key suppliers, as required
Purchase Orders
- Upon finalizing the requirements, convert/consolidate planned orders to Purchase Orders
- On a daily basis, analyze, approve, and communicate orders to the suppliers. This will include new orders and/or changes to previous releases
- Initiate follow-up on orders placed; expedite deliveries, as required
- Ensure purchase orders and delivery dates are updated on a weekly, or daily, basis
Delivery Schedule
- Keep supply chain leadership updated on any material delays that may affect production
- Anticipate emergency conditions such as vendor strikes, shutdowns, supply disruptions, and take necessary actions to reduce the impact to facility operations
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. Update safety stock quantities, supplier lead times and inspection lead times as needed
- Development, implement, and maintain inventory management system for assigned materials to ensure uninterrupted supply
- Perform inventory counts, as necessary, to effectively manage assigned materials
- Provide forecasts to suppliers for materials based on the MRP requirements
- Review weekly and monthly shortages
- Support warehouse operations, as needed
Metrics
- Monitor and report quality and delivery metrics of supplied lots on a monthly basis
Supplier Management
- Receive supplier notification changes and initiate appropriate SME evaluation to determine impact; process and implement changes, as required, per SME input
- Initiate change controls, as required, and monitor completion to minimize impact on production schedule
- Partner with and monitor onsite Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) resource
- Monitor & measure both primary supplier and VMI performance, drive efficiency & cost savings
Customer Service
- Provide support to both internal and external customers with information requests (i.e., status updates on materials, document requests, material orders and supplier information). Act as a liaison between various Par departments and suppliers to facilitate resolution of issues.
Other
- Execute other assigned duties, as required
Education & Experience
Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience and certifications required for the job
- Bachelors’ Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a Supply Chain, Finance, Logistics, or Business discipline
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in structured planning/purchasing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Supplier management experience a plus
- 2 years’ experience pharmaceutical industry preferred
- Experience working in a regulated environment required
- Master’s degree in business, industrial engineering, or related field a plus
Knowledge
- Proficient in MRP / systems supported planning
- SAP experience required
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) required
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Six-Sigma experience a plus
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 constructively/Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- Able to work in an office environment
- Able to sit or stand for 8 hours or more
- Able to work in a manufacturing & warehouse environment, and regularly walk across manufacturing campus
- Limited business travel
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.
