Supply Chain Analyst - Raw Material Buyer

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We are searching for the best talent for the Supply Chain Analyst - Raw Material Buyer position to be based in Leiden, The Netherlands. In this essential role, you'll be responsible for the short-term production planning and inventory control of Mentor products, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. By collaborating closely with various teams, you will make a significant impact on our supply chain processes and help us meet our business objectives!

As a Supply Chain Analyst – Raw Material Buyer, you will:

• Inventory Management: Monitor and control inventory levels for finished devices and raw materials by creating and updating production and purchasing plans.
• Supplier Communication: Engage with suppliers to establish monthly forecasts and inventory plans, ensuring timely delivery of vital materials.
• Production Order Coordination: Translate production planning into work orders, set priorities, and communicate plans clearly with production departments.
• Data Accuracy in JDE: Maintain accurate production data and ensure uniform entry of materials and part numbers in JDE to support our planning processes.
• Continuous Improvement Participation: Contribute to improvement projects and initiatives while actively ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Support Operational Excellence: Track open purchase orders, expedite raw materials when needed, and ensure that operations adhere to health, safety, and environmental guidelines.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in production planning and ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse teams and suppliers.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on flexibility and accountability in achieving results.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively and adapt to changes while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to aligning with GMP and ensuring that all activities meet industry regulations and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• APICS certification.
• Six Sigma or Lean Green Belt certification.

At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to providing a hiring process that is thorough, transparent, and fair. The process starts with a careful review of your CV, and if selected, this is followed by an initial conversation with a member of our recruitment team. If you move forward at this stage, you will participate in interviews with at least two hiring managers across two separate sessions. While the interview process may evolve at times, our recruitment team will ensure that you are kept informed and will work diligently to manage timelines and expectations clearly. After a hiring decision has been made, successful candidates will need to complete the necessary country-specific due diligence.

Finally, we genuinely value your feedback and will invite you to complete a brief survey at the end of the process to help us improve our practices. Thank you for considering a career with us; we appreciate your interest!

Join us in shaping the future together, apply now and take the next step in your career with us! #RPOAMS