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Buyer/Planner

Select Source International, El Paso, TX, United States


Job title –

Buyer/Planner

Job location type –

In person

Location –

EL PASO TX 79912

Job type –

6 months contract with possible extension

Shift Schedule –

1st shift

About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled CQV / Validation Engineer to support critical pharmaceutical equipment commissioning and validation activities within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in construction-phase CQV execution, with a strong command over GMP compliance and validation lifecycle documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Work daily MRP exception messages

Manage flow of material between supplier and plant

Ensure materials are available for production

Meet the targets on days of inventory

Expedite Purchase Order with supplier

Crisis shortage provide priority to the supplier

Monthly review of vendor forecast

Review Open order report with supplier

Update in SAP purchase orders due dates

Review and adjust MRP planning parameters such as safety stock, minimum lot sizes, rounding values, pallet quantities, lead times, lot sizing procedures, etc.

Quarterly review of the replenishment strategy Kanban, ROP or MRP

Interfaces with MPS Planners and Production Scheduler

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business from an accredited institution

Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ERP/SAP systems, production scheduling, and inventory management

SAP experience preferred

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities

Solid background in materials management methodologies

Ability to think quickly, resolve problems, guide cross-functional teams, manage conflict, and drive continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Follow up on SAP planning order exceptions (past due, expedite, push out, cancel)

Manage finished goods production scheduling

Publish daily production plans

Track production order status and resolve barriers

Coordinate with kitting teams on material issues

Convert planned orders to production orders in SAP as needed

Review missing parts from release simulations and assess production readiness

Create and manage missing parts reports and coordinate with upstream teams for estimated arrival times

Release and organize production orders by assembly

Monitor and ensure production schedule attainment

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