Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye using its proprietary bioresorbable hydrogel-based formulation technology. Our robust product pipeline positions Ocular Therapeutix to become a leader in the ophthalmic space due to our ability to create drug delivery solutions that reduce the complexity and burden of the current standard of care by developing sustained release alternatives.
Outside of the ophthalmic realm and behind the doors of our headquarters in Bedford, MA, we strive to build a strong culture where employees can flourish and achieve their career goals. We encourage out of the box thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and creativity.
As the Buyer/Planner, you will be responsible for production planning, purchasing, and fulfillment. Working cross-functionally with several departments, you will also support Sales, Operations, and Engineering, as well as interface with Finance/Accounting, to drive production.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- MRP and Production Planning
- Create and maintain MRP/build plans with input from Sales, Finance, Marketing, Operations and supply chain partners.
- Perform what-if analysis and mitigation plans for supply chain or manufacturing
- Monitor build plan and inventory levels at CM and fulfillment
- Prepare and present MRP, inventory, and supply reports to
- Track and manage supplier delivery schedules and resolves supply
- Prioritize supply requirements, adjust for schedule
- Assist in identifying and resolving inventory
- Manage inventory levels to set and maintain safety stocks and lead
- Purchasing
- Manage all purchasing for parts, services, and logistics/transportation for Production and
- Identify alternate sources for components with better cost/quality/delivery.
- Request quotes; negotiate purchase terms, delivery schedules, and performance measurement with suppliers.
- Prepare and enter PO in QAD ERP System for confirmed
- Obtain internal approvals; document and communicate PO changes to
- Follow-up, track, and expedite goods/services purchases to meet production
- Verify receipt of goods on POs and input receipts in
- Production fulfillment
Qualification Requirements:
- 2-5 years of related industry experience in Production and MRP
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Strong Excel skills required
- Ability to communicate in with multiple departments and
- Demonstrable experience in creating comprehensive MRP reports and analyses
- Experience sourcing and purchasing from domestic and international suppliers
- Strong analytical skills required
- Must be highly detail-orientated
- Must be able to thrive in a start-up environment with constant change
- Must have a strong sense of ownership and be able to drive issues to closure
- Must be a self-starter who is hands-on with projects and assignments
- Experience with QAD or other ERP systems required
Ocular Therapeutix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Ocular Therapeutix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. For information on how Ocular Therapeutix collects, stores, and utilizes candidate information please see our privacy policy found at https://www.ocutx.com/privacy-policy/.