Production Planning and Procurement Manager at medmix

Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Procurement Management, Team Leadership, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, SAP, ERP, MS Office, Customer Service, Order Management, Negotiation, Forecast Planning, Logistics, Materials Management, Cost Optimization

Industry

Medical Device

Description

Company Description medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from our dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 14 production sites worldwide, together with our highly motivated and experienced team of nearly 2’700 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity, and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX). www.medmix.swiss Job Description Job purpose The position will ensure that production planning is aligned with scheduled orders and forecasts. In addition, the role’s main responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, identifying key partners, and negotiating procurement agreements to support the company’s objectives. Main Accountabilities and Tasks Leads and develops a team of three, ensuring effective collaboration and high performance across responsibilities. Production Planning Manages production planning (rough and detailed) for defined injection molding machines and automatic assembly orders. Implements sales planning, converting sales items into production items (semi-finished and finished goods). Coordinates with the order management group to schedule and confirm specific customer orders from both internal and external customers. Schedules orders from sales planning and customer orders into production orders, considering entrepreneurial and economic factors. Plans short- to medium-term requirements for external services and reserves necessary capacities. Ensures the supply of semi-finished goods for final assembly. Manages third-party service partners (extended workbenches, contract manufacturers). Defines and maintains scheduling parameters required for production control. Tracks order deadlines and initiates corrective actions in case of deviations. Procurement Management Manages the direct and indirect order fulfillment process, including purchase order entry, administration, and expediting of incoming products. Executes the purchase order tracking process, ensuring orders are processed in line with the organization’s customer satisfaction and performance standards. Oversees the new vendor setup process. Ensures adequate inventory levels are maintained to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing cost. Prepares, reviews, and analyzes regular reports to monitor procurement KPIs, inventory levels, service levels, and inventory turns, and makes adjustments as needed. Oversees and supports the global forecast planning process, while also assisting local sales with forecast planning and adjusting sourcing requirements as required. Maintains close communication with medmix Corporate Procurement to ensure alignment with global strategies and policies. Manages customer packaging and subcontractor processes. Tracks changes in business needs and adjusts order quantities to support increases or decreases in demand. Enters expected receipts based on order confirmations from vendors. Reviews the weekly open purchase order report, updating and addressing discrepancies as required. Process Improvement Facilitates process improvements and cost optimization to enhance the quality of procurement, logistics, and materials management. Works closely and communicates effectively with customer service, order entry, and the sales team. Qualifications Work experience: 5+ years planning experience in a manufacturing environment, as well relevant experience in procurement Education: Bachelor’s Degree Other: Excellent and demonstrated organizational skills Outgoing self-starter with a positive attitude. Team player with focus on building organizational relationships to achieve corporate goals SAP, ERP experience preferred Efficient in MS Office Products Additional Information Benefits we offer: Up to three (3) weeks of paid time off beginning your first year Twelve (12) company paid holidays per year Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Identity Theft and Legal Protection plan options medmix Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match up to 6% of your annual base salary Eligible to receive additional non-elective 401k contributions on a quarterly basis Health Savings Account with dollar-for-dollar matching based on coverage level Flexible working hours Employee Assistance, Health and Wellness Program An innovative, vibrant and agile culture Growth opportunities in a globally successful and dynamic business on a growth trajectory medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. 93% of our employees would go above and beyond to deliver results – do you have the drive to succeed? Join us and boost your career, starting today! All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Production Planning and Procurement Manager ensures production planning aligns with scheduled orders and forecasts while managing supplier relationships and procurement agreements. The role involves leading a team, overseeing production planning, and optimizing procurement processes.