What is the role of a Planner / Buyer at Theragenics Corp?

The Planner / Buyer position at Theragenics Corp is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Admin/Clerical/Secretarial field.

Where is this Planner / Buyer job located?

Alajuela, Other / Non-US, Costa Rica

What type of employment is offered for this Planner / Buyer role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Planner / Buyer job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

How can I apply for the Planner / Buyer position at Theragenics Corp?

You can apply directly through the application link provided.

Planner / Buyer at Theragenics Corp

PURPOSE OF JOB

It is expected from the Planner/Buyer to provide support to the Department of Materials, production and some other administrative tasks. She/he will manage and control processes with suppliers and purchase orders regarding Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO´s) for Theragenics Costa Rica. Besides, will create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and will control its timely execution. Some important facts (but not limited to) of the role is the ability to establish production priorities, anticipate and solve potential shorts and suggest projects of improvements for saving purposes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up suppliers in the ERP system of Theragenics Costa Rica.
Include suppliers in approved suppliers in QCBD.
Prepare and send purchase order to suppliers accordingly.
Monitor and control the purchase orders in the ERP system and deal with the suppliers if any discrepancy is found.
Open and close purchase orders when needed.
Coordinate the distribution or deliveries of materials and supplies.
Request quotes from suppliers regarding any Theragenics requirement in order to get the most competitive price.
Track supplier`s deliveries and prevent (or minimize) delays.
Support and solve problems related to purchases or discrepancies in supplier`s deliveries.
To monitor the inventory of MROs items.
Supervise (or generate if needed) and print Work Order for production purposes, print DHR`s for production purposes, work order for engineering purposes, print DHR`s for engineering purposes.
Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) of Theragenics Costa Rica.
Communicate the detailed Master Production schedule (weekly/monthly) to the stakeholder departments.
Control execution of the Master Production Schedule to meet customers’ requirements in a timely manner.
Develop recovery plans for materials in backorder.
Support and develop cost saving projects and the quarterly physical inventory (as needed).
Maintain the purchasing of MRO`s and its inventory, as well as manage the Master Production Schedule and its execution for Theragenics Costa Rica.
Supervise if needed to maintain a supplier database for Theragenics Costa Rica with the key contacts in sales and accounts Receivables representatives.
Manage, control and tracking of inventory of items purchased as MRO`s.
Supervise (or generate if needed) and print Work Order and DHR`s for production purposes.
Monitor purchase orders, delivered items and missing materials.
Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) of Theragenics Costa Rica.
Control execution of the Master Production Schedule to meet customers’ requirements in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Requires a minimum of Technical Degree in business or bachelor’s degree in business administration or engineering (preferably).
Requires to learn and apply basic math skills, moderate levels of skills, and operation of equipment used by the Materials Department.
Microsoft Excel proficient 100%.

EXPERIENCE:

From two to four years of experience as a Planner/Buyer or similar Jobs, in which the communication flows by telephone or mail.

Monday to friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Planner / Buyer at Theragenics Corp – Alajuela

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