Sr. Material Planner

Job Title

Sr. Material Planner

Location(s)

Hopkinton

About Us

Revvity is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.

Find your future at Revvity 

Core Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing assigned suppliers and product lines and all relative parts to ensure on-time delivery, part quality, and costs
• Owns the procurement process within SAP from requisition to purchase order receipt
• Runs and maintains daily reporting tools for shortages, open POs, and open PReqs
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities
• Lead system data accuracy efforts, and conduct monthly routine data maintenance
• Troubleshoots internal material issues such as quality issues, missing receipts, and invoicing issues
• Maintains all pertinent information fields within SAP, assessing data for critical KPIs like Safety Stocks, MOQs, Lead Times to ensure consistent coverage and delivery of materials
• Negotiate, implement, and maintain Lean Replenishment agreements with key suppliers
• Uphold individual inventory part levels to support manufacturing and logistics build requirements                         
• Support benchmarking of existing supplier costs against potential new suppliers in LCC through comparative analysis
• Challenge existing suppliers to secure best pricing through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and competitive benchmarking
• Lead efforts to prevent part stock-outs by effectively liaising with product managers, engineers, production planners, and buyers to resolve factory issues, support Sustaining Efforts, and support NPI rollout and phase-in/phase-outs
• Monitor new system demands from SIOP (Sales and Operations Planning) cycles and additional off-cycle entries to anticipate impact to inventory requirements and production scheduling, recommending actions to be taken with key stakeholders to achieve resolutions in time for shipments.
• Assess forecast accuracy and analyze inaccuracy drivers; understanding the impact on inventory and identify potential actions needed with production or engineering teams
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Monitor and report on important changes in production, business strategies, and engineering design implementations.
• Completing other projects or tasks as assigned

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing supply chain environment, both domestic and international

OR

• Associate degree
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing supply chain environment, both domestic and international

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or similar discipline
• Certified purchasing accreditation a plus (CPM, CPIM)
• Six Sigma experienced desired
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to communicate data points across a multi-level audience
• Able to communicate status updates and process improvement efforts clearly and concisely to senior leaders
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with peers and colleagues, including cross-functional, global partners; actively and constructively works to resolve conflict
• Experience driving continuous improvement efforts to ensure optimized efficiency
• Strong negotiation skills in dealing with global supply base
• Experience with training and development of associates
• Deep understanding of Push/Pull, Min./Max., LEAN Kanban supply systems/concepts
• SAP purchasing applications knowledge and experience required
• Ability to understand and discuss basic technical material and part drawings
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient with Macros, Basic VBA or SQL
• Self-driven and motivated to succeed, with a strong work ethic
• A team player with high energy level, able to get things done by working with and through others
• Detail oriented – Highly organized
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - able to interface at all levels in the organization
• Strong ability to develop a sound strategy and tactical approach to improve supplier performance in support of business requirements

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What do we offer?

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefits to our employees. Below are some highlights of our benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

• Life and Disability Insurance  

• Paid Time-Off

• Parental Benefits

• Compassionate Care Leave

• 401k with Company Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more about Revvity’s benefits by visiting our Bswift page. Log-In instructions are provided towards the bottom of the Bswift page.

*For benefit-eligible roles only. Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.

Revvity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact OpenJobs@revvity.com.