Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is the American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation (Kyoto, Japan), a world leader in the development of scientific instruments. SSI was established in 1975 as a distribution center providing analytical solutions to a wide range of laboratories and lab services providers in the Americas. Today, SSI’s focus has expanded greatly beyond distribution. SSI maintains a network of ten regional offices strategically located across the United States, with experienced technical specialists, service and sales engineers situated throughout the country; a state-of-the-art Customer Training and Education Center; and Shimadzu U.S.A. Manufacturing, which supplies HPLC, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, and other high-tech products to the U.S. market.
POSITION SUMMARY
The individual in this position is responsible for coordinating the planning functions for main equipment, accessories, and repair parts from all sources. Works with SSI marketing and service managers to ensure timely product availability due to normal market demands.
The individual will be required to analyze trend data within an MRP system, identify and mitigate items of concern, build order plans, and release all planned orders to the tactical buyer.
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing MRP data and trends. (daily)
Analyze and maintain forecast for all domestic and international planning for stocked items
Responsible for maintaining forecast of service items
Daily Coordination with many cross functional teams (Purchasing Supervisor, Buyer, Expeditor, Warehouse, Import/Export, Sales and Service, Marketing etc).
Assist in making the instrumentation forecasting
Coordinate with the Sales and Marketing regarding New Product Release Planning
Load forecast data into MRP and perform order scheduling and related reporting
Provide buyer with direction - vendor / PN / Qty
Item Master maintenance. (daily)
Liaison between Purchasing and Shipping to work out issues regarding allocation
Assist Material Management with efficient scheduling of orders
Provide reports as required. (weekly)
SCOPE:
This position’s primary focus is to maintain sufficient inventory levels that will meet company service to customers while minimizing cost.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
CASUAL
WORKING
THOROUGH
Receiving Function
Word
Excel
Accounts Payable Process
Purchasing Knowledge
Organizational Skills
Shipping/Warehouse Functions
Inventory Control
Data Analysis
Communications Skills
Report Preparation
PROBLEM SOLVING REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment in routine matters governed by procedures and established policies.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with four (4) years of experience in purchasing/inventory planning, or the equivalent combination. Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. As applicable, the parties agree that they shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR Section 60-1.4(a); 41 CFR Section 60-300.5(a); 41 CFR Section 60-741.5(a); and 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A with respect to affirmative action program and posting requirements, and that these requirements are incorporated herein. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors ensure nondiscrimination and take affirmative action in employment to employ and advance qualified individuals without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, and protected Veteran status. These regulations also prohibit covered contractors from taking adverse action against applicants or employees because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their or their co-worker’s compensation information in certain situations.
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is the American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation (Kyoto, Japan), a world leader in the development of scientific instruments. SSI was established in 1975 as a distribution center providing analytical solutions to a wide range of laboratories and lab services providers in the Americas. Today, SSI’s focus has expanded greatly beyond distribution. SSI maintains a network of ten regional offices strategically located across the United States, with experienced technical specialists, service and sales engineers situated throughout the country; a state-of-the-art Customer Training and Education Center; and Shimadzu U.S.A. Manufacturing, which supplies HPLC, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, and other high-tech products to the U.S. market.
POSITION SUMMARY
The individual in this position is responsible for coordinating the planning functions for main equipment, accessories, and repair parts from all sources. Works with SSI marketing and service managers to ensure timely product availability due to normal market demands.
The individual will be required to analyze trend data within an MRP system, identify and mitigate items of concern, build order plans, and release all planned orders to the tactical buyer.
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
SCOPE:
This position’s primary focus is to maintain sufficient inventory levels that will meet company service to customers while minimizing cost.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
CASUAL
WORKING
THOROUGH
Receiving Function
Word
Excel
Accounts Payable Process
Purchasing Knowledge
Organizational Skills
Shipping/Warehouse Functions
Inventory Control
Data Analysis
Communications Skills
Report Preparation
PROBLEM SOLVING REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment in routine matters governed by procedures and established policies.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with four (4) years of experience in purchasing/inventory planning, or the equivalent combination.
Shimadzu is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Shimadzu via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position (and agency was requested to work the requisition) will be deemed the sole property of Shimadzu. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Shimadzu as a result of the referral or through other means.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. As applicable, the parties agree that they shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR Section 60-1.4(a); 41 CFR Section 60-300.5(a); 41 CFR Section 60-741.5(a); and 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A with respect to affirmative action program and posting requirements, and that these requirements are incorporated herein. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors ensure nondiscrimination and take affirmative action in employment to employ and advance qualified individuals without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, and protected Veteran status. These regulations also prohibit covered contractors from taking adverse action against applicants or employees because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their or their co-worker’s compensation information in certain situations.