Purchasing-Planning Analyst

Overview

USAntibiotics, the only U.S. manufacturer of Amoxicillin products, is part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies. We're always looking to add new talent to our teams, and we value diverse professionals who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in establishing production schedules, ensuring that all schedules are structured to maintain customer satisfaction while controlling finished good inventories to meet established inventory targets and achieving reductions in cycle times
• Communicate and coordinate daily production activities with key Production, QA, and other site stakeholders to optimize production efficiency and schedule adherence
• Assist in monitoring sales activities and forecasts to determine adjustments to planning activities
• Maintain accurate manufacturing/packaging records and schedules
• Monitor finished good inventory levels at distribution center to determine finished pack release and shipment prioritization for the site
• May conduct Daily Production meetings and Weekly Production Scheduling Adherence meetings
• Gain understanding of site raw materials, packaging components and finished products and develop ability to make recommendations to meet changing forecasts and sales requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize MRP to analyze requirements for raw materials and packaging materials
• Create SAP Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders
• Ensure inventory materials are received on time, in full at agreed price
• Perform SAP data maintenance for Procurement and Production Planning Data Objects
• Build and develop effective relationships with suppliers
• Submit Rejection Notices for obsolete, damaged, and expired materials
• Complete Material Disposition Forms for rejected materials and maintain executed disposition forms
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments with Warehouse personnel
• Work with Accounting and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies as needed
• Complete all required training (GMP, SAP, SOP Review, Safety, etc.) on a routine basis per SOPs
• Ensure activities are carried out in line with cGMP regulations
• Ability to use independent discretion and judgement for 75% of responsibilities
• Responsible for analyzing and recommending improvements of financial impacts on the business
• Other duties as needed or required.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or equivalent education/work experience (Preferred). High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years Purchasing/Production Planning experience in manufacturing setting (Preferred)
• Three years of SAP Procurement/Production Planning experience at an execution level (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Teams
• Understanding of SAP Master Data objects(Material Master, Procurement Data, MRP Data) and how they interact
• Ability to analyze material requirements using SAP, reports, and forecast.
• Ability to effectively communicate material requirements to both domestic and international suppliers
• Able to read and understand supplier order confirmations
• Ability to make accurate decisions and maintain flexibility while under pressure to address changing production requirements while maintaining professionalism
• Excellent documentation skills required
• Familiar with material specifications, COA's, COC's
• Knowledgeable FDA, Customs material documentation requirements
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret written procedures
• Ability to priorities work
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Communicator
• Knowledgeable of cGMP working environment
• Strategic Thinker
• Analytical Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to serve both internal and external customers.

EEO Statement

USAntibiotics is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.