Senior Supply Planner and Buyer

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
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Job Description

Job Description

• Independently executes supply planning activities for high-mix-low-volume products
• Drive consensus process with demand planning and coordinate with contract manufacturing to develop the production plan made for instruments, sub-assembly and PCBA
• Drive Contract manufacturers and to develop production schedule by working cross functionally with Supply Chain and Manufacturing while achieving optimum inventory level across the DCs
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating materials and changing production priorities (PO creation, rescheduling, cancellations)
• Actively engage cross-functional teams and external suppliers (contract manufacturers) to deliver business metrics (e.g. Product Availability, On-Time Delivery) and drive actions to meet/exceed goals
• Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks with demand planning to ensure sufficient finished goods supply including PCBA and sub-assembly
• Monitor and manage demand fluctuations, forecast changes, and supply risks
• Manage ECR / ECO activities with Contract Manufacturers, review and analyze turnaround time for impact sheet submission performance

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain/ Business or equivalent
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in Supply Planning and Buying
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft MS Excel preferred
• Knowledge of SAP (including SAP APO) preferred

• Strong analytical skills, meticulous with keen eye for business and customer focus
• Able to influence direct / indirect stakeholders
• Able to work efficiently and independently under pressure and multi-tasks

• Able to collaborate effectively with internal / external stakeholders to deliver expected results to Waters
• Able to work efficiently with minimum supervision
• Able to work in a matrix organization with personnel in various countries
• Operates with integrity, transparency and humility
• Acts as a true company owner to advance the overall interests of Waters
• Balances clear strategic thinking and accountability in execution to deliver results
• Actively creates the conditions for Waters' people and teams to succeed