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Materials Planner

Location: 

Cartago, Costa Rica, CR

Job Family:  Supply & Logistics
Country/Region:  Costa Rica
 

 

 

This is a permanent-full time position to work in our Cartago site, located in Zona Franca La Lima. 2 days of remote work per week, medical insurance, asociation, gym, cafeteria subsidy, free transportation and other, are part of our benefits package

 

 

Our Materials Planners are responsible for driving projects in supply chain and for supporting raw material supply processes. In this role the main responsibilities are the coordination with the sending and receiving site regarding raw materials, bill of materials, master data creation, among others.

 

 

Major Areas of Accountability

 

  • Raw material and packaging supply 
    • Establish the appropriate structure to collaborate with sending sites to create the right communication/supply process
    • Drive periodic meetings to review progress and assess risks
    • Follow up for items for new machines to be transferred
    • Provide data in time for purchasing of new items
    • Issue orders in case of direct supply from vendors
    • Define and sustain governance on safety stocks
    • Coordination with warehouse to prepare validation materials
    • Coordination with Value Stream Planner on any issues related with raw materials availability

 

  • Supplier handling
    • Set contact with suppliers and establish communication methods
    • Collect and update all relevant purchasing data (MOQ, lead time)
    • Give suggestions for VMI/OP handling

 

  • Base data creation
    • Coordinate the creation of bill of materials, routings, and other related information to be able to model through our ERP system the requirement of raw materials.
    • Collaborate with Global Transfer Supply Chain specialist to ensure accuracy of BOM’s created
    • Modify base data when needed to match the correct dates and routings.

 

 

  • Global transfer project tracks
    • Participate and take actions in the transfer related projects. 

 

  • CR follow up    
    • Acceptance of Change Requests related to item/machine transfers
    • Checking CRs if all relevant materials are included
    • Follow up with Corp. Proc. Regarding necessary set ups
    • Close follow up on changes and discontinuation of raw materials for not transferred materials

 

 

Responsible of:

  • Performing their job in compliance with the guidelines given
  • Drawing attention to the manager to any difficulties in understanding or following the guidelines
  • Drawing attention to inefficiency of the system
  • Take responsibility for those safety aspects identified for the given position
  • Support the positive EHS culture.

 

 

Essential Qualifications:

  • University Degree in Industrial Engineer or similar
  • Proficient english level, minimum B2
  • More than 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning related roles
  • Must have manufacturing environment related experience
  • Excell advanced skills is a must

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in medical devices company 
  • Black Belt or Lean certification is a plus
  • APICS is a plus

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Analytical mindset - Proactive attitude - Good communication skills - Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions  - Able to manage several improvements projects. - Ability to exercise logical and sound judgment - Proficient decision-making skills and problems solving skills - Competent negotiating skills

 

 

 

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

 

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

 

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