Buyer/Planner at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Division:Eskenazi Health



Sub-Division:Hospital



Req ID:22002



Schedule:Full Time



Shift:Days


Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.




FLSA Status



Exempt




Job Role Summary



The Buyer/Planner forecasts, plans, and purchases supplies for the organization ensuring that the level of supplies meets the OR schedule and stock levels required to maintain operational continuity. The Buyer/Planner delivers efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet OR requirements. Maintains strong relationships both internally and externally to ensure supply of materials meets requirements.




Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Using Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), forecasts and schedules the supply of materials/components, including day-to-day purchase order release and management, to meet the Surgery schedule requirements and minimum safety stock levels.


• Lead internal and external relationships to ensure consistent, timely and effective communication regarding material availability.


• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries are made on time.


• Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on the Surgery schedule.


• Timely resolution of material shortages that affect the Surgery schedule.


• Implement all processes to standards and targets, support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement.


• Utilize SAP-MRP and ensure that data is accurate and up-to-date and resolve any issues identified.


• Monitor the integrity of Preference Cards


• Manage inventory accuracy. Monitor inventory levels against agreed upon target levels.


• Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability


• Create regular statistical reports and analysis for others in the organization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.


• A minimum of three years' experience working with MRP planning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience using MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) systems.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - written, verbal, and leadership.


• Knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma techniques may be advantageous.


• Project management skills.


• Excellent attention to details.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Office computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point. Database such as Access is a plus.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.



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