Supply Chain Planner Buyer II - Atlanta, United States - Takeda

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Job Description
About the role:
The Supply Chain Planner Buyer II role will sit at the Covington, GA location and manage raw materials. You will report to the Materials Manager.
How you will contribute:

• Guarantee continuity of supply for part numbered Auxiliary Materials in JDE which include materials purchased for facility and are housed in Covington. Ensure that supply is following requirements and the planned future manufacturing fill schedules.
• Optimized and independent Purchasing Planning, Materials Management and tracking of assigned items from Supply/Demand and Order Placement up to release of material.
• Monitoring/maintenance of safety stock levels, slow moving items and Inventory turn rate.
• Secure information flow between supplier and company partners (Supply Chain Planning, Global Sourcing and Procurement, Supplier Quality, Receiving and Inspection, personnel) on an operational level.
• Perform analysis/review tasks and subsequently implement corresponding/corrective actions for: MRP run messages, Safety Stock, item master data (Planner Buyer resp. related parameter), inventory level (i.e. slow movers, excess/obsolete). Track release adherence performance.
• Prepare forecasts for GSP
• Support/ initiate process improvement projects for both process logic and process performance topics
• In case of product supply shortages, communicate transparent and up-to-date supply plans to internal stakeholders. Monitor execution of agreed plans, measure performance and solve and communicate any deviations from agreed plans. Decide on supply tradeoffs in cooperation with all Supply Chain Planning departments, Procurement, and personnel.
• Order Management and supplier relations: Create purchase orders (JDE materials without MRO) incl. Non-BOM items and SPM including interplant transfer orders for auxiliaries. Coordinate/monitor deliveries and periodically monitor delivery dates - take care of order confirmation. Check and expedite PO's and Re-work PO's if necessary. Work with Pre-sampling process (CBB), where applicable. Manage administrative, order related tasks, f.i. OC order process for return shipments (credit note), reconciliations for mismatching quantities on invoices, missing shipping documents.
• Balance future capacity workload for Warehouse, Inspection and Releasing activities based on future arrivals
• Support on decisions regarding buildup of strategic inventory (at supplier or inhouse)
• Support Warehouse personnel when needed for RL material orders
• Issue management: Align with local GSP department., SC site lead and internal stakeholders (SQ, R&I). Check and determine impact on supply, escalation and communication to Global Sourcing and Procurement and other internal stakeholders. Anticipate/support QIT.
• Support material qualification, SNC/SCAR actions, labeling changes (phase in and out), delivery performance data for the SPR Review process
• Audit preparation and participation - responsible persons depending on audit goal / auditing organization. b) Training for self.

What you bring to Takeda:

• BS or BA preferably in Supply Chain, Technology, or Engineering or equivalent field or experience
• 4+ years professional experience in supply chain management, customer service and procurement.
• APICS/ASCM Certification
• ERP Systems knowledge (Preferably JD Edwards)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Proficient in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)
• Experience in Materials Management, Disposition/Planning and Cost Accounting.
• Decisions on necessity of escalation of auxiliary material issues acc. to defined escalation process
• Decisions regarding inventory replenishment and optimization of inventory level, i.e Safety stock level definition.
• Decisions on bridging inventory to cover supply interruptions.
• Any additional requirements identified by planner buyer lead, planning manager, or supply chain director

Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• Work in a cold, wet environment.
• Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.
• Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$67, $106,700.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time