Job Description

Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global team members and the communities in which we operate - which all help contribute to a Healthier World.

At West, we are by the side of patients. The work we do impacts patients\' lives each and every day - our products are a critical part of healthcare delivery and we are proud of the role we play to improve patient health. We work by the side of our team members. We come together as one global team to deliver for our customers and help them address their challenges. We are a diverse, close-knit community of professionals, where everyone has a voice and opportunity to learn and grow through mutual trust and respect. With a 95 year plus history, we have a track record for success, which includes reported sales of $2.14B in 2020. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is in our DNA-our team members across more than 50 sites globally are involved with hundreds of charities that have special meaning to them through our West Without Borders team member-led giving program.

Our West Scottsdale site is currently recruiting for an Associate Supply Planner to join their team!

Job Summary:

In this role, you will assist with the incoming flow of raw materials and parts to meet production requirements and on-time shipments. Assist with purchases for the Business Unit to efficiently plan and produce components according to customer requirements. Maintains adequate inventory levels. Procures and expedites materials and services. Obtains quotes, generates, and processes requisitions as applicable, and maintains related records. Plans and establishes production work schedules to meet delivery times. Initiates work and purchase orders and follows up on work in progress to ensure conformance to schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs material purchases; purchases related tools, equipment, and supplies in accordance with the company policy; generates purchase order numbers.

• Establishes and maintains all master files with the coordination of the Materials Manager.
• Schedules production and samples; determines run times; ensures the on-time delivery of finished goods. Assists in the resolution of internal and external complaints of purchased raw material.
• Assists in controlling the level of raw material and finished goods inventory and effectively updates and tracks supplier on-time delivery in conjunction with annual supplier performance evaluations.
• Helps Establish internal and external relationships to ensure production efforts meet the customer requirements.
• Generate MRP (material requirements plan) to assist in determining material requirements for production.

• Provides a \xe2\x80\x9cCustomer Service\xe2\x80\x9d attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Required high school diploma or GED equivalent. Some college or bachelor\'s degree preferred.

• Minimum 0 - 3 years related experience.
• Must have experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system and purchasing functions.
• Experience with cGMP purchasing practices and ISO experience preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• None

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

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