Buyer/Planner

Details: Dallas food manufacturer looking for an assistant purchasing/planning agent. Must be knowledgeable in FDA/BRC, have strong math skills, and be proficient in MS-Excel. Company offers good benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Salary of $35-45K, DOE. Call Billie Brown at 214-823-9999 or email resume to

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Buyer/Planner

Details: This position will have responsibility for material replenishment and management.  This role will ensure material availability (using optimum inventory based on Kanban) to enable on time assembly and delivery to the customer.  This position will work closely with the cell leader on the floor managing the scheduling boards and Kanban boards to ensure accurate data to the cells regarding customer demand.  Key Tasks & Responsibilities  Key Tasks & ResponsibilityManage the KB Boards – purchase material to keep the cells runningManage the Stand Up Meeting with the cell leaders – daily start to each day looking at late, current, and future demand and creating a plan to meet customer demand while reducing costManage inventory in the FF – monitor KB and reduce/re-size as necessaryManage the KB Process – audit the KB to check for: 1) material and no card, 2) card and no material, 3) no material and no card on board, 4) material being pulled from two bins, 5) material not in dedicated location.Manage the Customer – act as an interface between floor and customer, communicate problems and appropriately deal with customer demand to ensure zero lateContinuous improvement – participate in continuous improvement activities that drive the KPI’s (E, Q, D, C, I)

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Sr. Buyer/Planner

Details: Company Description    Integra LifeSciences, a world leader in medical devices, is dedicated to limiting uncertainty for surgeons, so they can concentrate on providing the best patient care. Integra offers innovative solutions in orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, reconstructive and general surgery.Integra's orthopedic products include devices and implants for spine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, tendon and peripheral nerve protection and repair, and wound repair. Integra is a leader in neurosurgery, offering a broad portfolio of implants, devices, instruments and systems used in neurosurgery, neuromonitoring, neurotrauma, and related critical care. Integra is also a leading provider of surgical instruments to hospitals, surgery centers and alternate care sites, including physician and dental offices.Founded in 1989, Integra is headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey and has over 3,000 employees worldwide. For the last three years, Integra has been included in NJBIZ's list of "New Jersey's 50 Fastest Growing Companies." In 2010, we were also included in Forbes magazine's "America's 100 Best Small Companies".We value innovative thinkers who are open to new opportunities and derive satisfaction from knowing that their efforts are making a difference in someone’s life.Detailed DescriptionResponsible for the planning of raw materials, supplies and distributed products consistent with the quality, service and price factors that best meets with business objectives.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Using ERP system plan and schedule delivery dates and quantities of material to support Acute Care inventory and production requirements. Quality system duties and responsibilities: Knowledgeable and supportive of the company quality policy Knows and practice the following: The applicable quality system requirements as documented in the company quality assurance manual The associated standard operating procedures (SOPs) The associated instructional level documents Maintain ongoing communications and/or visits to Suppliers to ensure keeping up with manufacturing technology and keep current on the integrity and financial health of our vendors. Actively pursue cost savings value analysis opportunities to ensure Acute Care maintains the most cost-effective purchases. Manage inventory investment to satisfy financial goals, meet all customer demands and accommodate warehouse capacity. Work in collaboration with quality assurance and engineering to resolve supplier issues. Maintain MRP planning parameters. Overnight travel required for projects/duties to be completed at other Company sites.

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