Buyer/Planner I
Medical Murray
Summary
Support manufacturing operations by managing inventory flow, coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining production schedules, and partnering closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality products on time and in the right quantities.
Job description
Position Overview
Support manufacturing operations by managing inventory flow, coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining production schedules, and partnering closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality products on time and in the right quantities.
Inventory Management & Material Flow
- Manage raw material requirements using ERP data and customer demand.
- Monitor inventory levels, supporting JIT delivery, Kanban, and min/max systems.
- Coordinate material deliveries based on production schedules, capacity, and ship dates.
- Partner with Inventory, Production, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to support changing priorities.
- Identify and communicate material risks or shortages early to minimize production disruptions.
- Support cycle counts and inventory corrections as needed.
Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
- Drive the procurement process for production materials and support MRO purchasing as backup.
- Issue and manage purchase orders, amendments, and related ERP transactions.
- Work with suppliers on pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and service expectations.
- Track and maintain accurate vendor data, including quotes, lead times, and performance.
- Proactively review open orders and adjust based on demand and inventory position.
- Escalate supplier concerns to the Materials Manager when appropriate.
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules for assigned customers or production lines.
- Publish monthly production schedules and support 30/60/90 operations planning.
- Participate in daily production (GEMBA) meetings, sharing material status and delivery updates.
- Collaborate with Production leadership to anticipate staffing, equipment, and resource needs.
- Support production continuity across shifts, including second-shift transitions.
- Participate in customer meetings as needed.
Production & Quality Support
- Provide work orders and sub-assembly plans to the production floor.
- Compile Lot History Records (LHRs) to support compliant manufacturing.
- Support supplier quality reviews and maintain awareness of supplier quality agreements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across planning, purchasing, and supply chain processes.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, planning, or a related manufacturing role
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with solid problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and maintain productive relationships
- Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Company-Paid Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA-Eligible Plans
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
- 18 Days PTO
- TeleDoc Access
- Identity Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid Community Volunteering Time
Company overview
Medical Murray is a privately-owned contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in the design, development, and production of complex medical devices for minimally invasive procedures. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in North Barrington, Illinois, the company has established itself as a leading provider of innovative catheter systems, permanent implants, and bioabsorbable devices for vascular, urology, and surgical applications. With ISO 13485:2016 certification and FDA-registered facilities across multiple locations in Illinois and North Carolina, Medical Murray offers comprehensive services ranging from initial concept development and prototyping to full-scale manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and sterilization. The company's expertise includes complex catheter systems, delivery systems, steerable devices, balloon catheters, covered stents, and advanced material technologies including nitinol, ePTFE, and bioabsorbable polymers. Serving clients from startups to large OEMs, Medical Murray operates Class 7 certified cleanrooms and maintains an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited testing laboratory for rigorous device validation. The company's collaborative approach and technical proficiency have made it a trusted partner in bringing innovative medical devices to market across cardiovascular, neurovascular, orthopedic, gastroenterology, and urology markets.