ICU Medical · 2 months ago
Buyer/Planner
Southington, CT, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expICU Medical is a manufacturing company seeking a Buyer/Planner to analyze, plan, and prepare production schedules for their facility. The role involves creating production schedules, monitoring manufacturing output, and implementing continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency.
Health CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Draw up production schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts and/or customer orders
Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine the balance between plant output commitments and available capacity/headcount
Gather performance data and assess performance according to production schedules. Monitor manufacturing output/performance on a daily basis to ensure schedule adherence, challenging and understanding when performance differs from the plan
Review schedule daily to adjust for changes in customer requirements, delays in raw material delivery, and availability of production equipment and staffing
Review system for supply/demand changes/spikes and adjust plans as needed
Prepare and present reports that evaluate plant capacity and identify areas where improvements can be implemented. Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis to facilitate decision making
Participate in planning meetings, clearly communicating production schedule, priorities, and backorders. Work with upstream planning teams to prioritize production when capacity or part constraints exist
Plan, schedule and communicate production according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times
Expedite and alter production schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Assist in the root cause analysis for work order problems and issues with production
Supports department team members to deliver mutually successful programs and initiatives
Communicate and correlate with other departments as necessary to support production and inventory goals
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in a relevant supply chain role
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Injection molding expertise is required
Ability to interpret data pertinent to all facets of production and provide cohesive analysis of the factors impacting the facility
Must have experience with ERP systems; Oracle strongly preferred
Proficiency in MS Office products such as Excel, Word and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills required
Effective oral and written communication skills to communicate with all levels within the organization
Must be at least 18 years of age
Preferred
Knowledge of buying/purchasing desired
Company
ICU Medical
ICU Medical connects patients and caregivers through safe, life-saving, life-enhancing IV therapy systems, software, solutions, and consumables.
Founded in 2019San Clemente, California, USA
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
ICU Medical has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (24)
2024 (14)
2023 (27)
2022 (31)
2021 (12)
2020 (14)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3M2012-08-15Undisclosed· $1.3M
Leadership Team
Allison Knight
Human Resources Business Partner
Ben Sousa
Chief Information Officer
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