Buyer/Planner

Company Description

Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. (“LSO”) (www.lso-inc.com) is a contract manufacturing organization focused on assembly, packaging, sterilization, and packaging with over 25 years of experience. The Company serves orthopedic, cardiovascular, diagnostic, dental and a variety of other medical specialties. Our unique model is focused on in-house end-to-end portfolio processes and service offerings with deep regulatory knowledge. This provides the agility and flexibility that customers need to accelerate their go-to-market launches while standardizing their supply chain and mitigating risk. Clients rely on LSO to perform all activities required to introduce their products to market, from procurement to final packaging and shipping.

LSO’s is headquartered in Brea, CA (North Orange County). In January 2023, the Company added its east coast facility in Somersworth, New Hampshire (formerly J-Pac Medical). We are currently seeking a self-motivated Buyer/Planner. with positive, engagement and collaborative energy to join our team and support the continued growth of the New Hampshire Facility.

The Buyer/Planner's role is to ensure timely placement of purchase orders and receipt of goods and interacts with all other departments throughout the organization as well as points of contact with suppliers and online vendors

We encourage you to submit a resume with salary requirements.

Job Description

• Analyze and run reports from the ERP system on a regular basis to assess present and future material requirements/availability; under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager, ensure short-term and long-term material planning strategies are developed/implemented to ensure timely delivery of material to support the production plan while prevent overstock/excess inventory (Lean/Just-in-Time planning techniques);
• Prepare material Purchase Orders utilizing the company ERP system, and issue/communicate to respective vendors and suppliers.
• Identify and resolve any purchasing problems and follow up to ensure timely and accurate product delivery;
• Follows the Quality Management System Approved Supplier List (ASL) processes, and supports the Sr Buyer/Planner with ASL maintenance.
• Maintain contact with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, and pricing;
• Participates in providing feedback for supplier evaluation reports and updates, when required;
• Identify cost saving opportunities for both raw and packaging materials, and collaborate with vendors/suppliers to identify cost reduction/waste reduction opportunities.
• Scheduling and palletizing materials for shipment to a supporting facility in Costa Rica
• Provide back up for shipping/receiving when needed.
• Other tasks as needed to support Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years successful experience in supply chain/purchasing roles, preferably with expertise in FDA-regulated industries.
• Associate degree in related field(s) desirable, but not required.

Skills and Abilities

• PC literacy, ability to work with basic software and spreadsheets (Excel); experience with ERP systems is a must.
• Possess high level of energy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Organized with strong record keeping and follow-up skills.
• Strong regard for exceptional customer service (internal/external), ability to address and resolve customer problems.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.