Job Description
Job DescriptionOVERVIEW
The Operations Assistant supports daily operations and procurement activities, ensuring materials, components, equipment, and services meet company quality standards. This role manages planning and supply chain activities to ensure on-time delivery within budget and standard costs.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Range: $40,000 – $55,000 annually
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Procure and monitor materials and services to support daily operations.
- Plan and schedule inventory and production requirements (JIT, rescheduling, etc.).
- Maintain supplier and material data in SAP Business One.
- Determine material requirements based on engineering, sales, and production needs.
- Monitor standard costs and evaluate pricing.
- Process purchase orders, receiving logs, and invoices; reconcile discrepancies with Receiving, Accounting, and suppliers.
- Support sourcing initiatives and negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery terms.
- Maintain compliance with ISO 13485 quality standards.
- Prepare suggested selling prices for Sales approval.
- Support Customer Service, Sales, Warehouse, Accounting, EDI, and IT functions.
- Manage cycle counts and annual physical inventory (including coordination with HQ and auditors).
- Maintain annual price lists and generate SAP sales reports.
- Coordinate domestic and international freight (air and ocean).
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of materials buying/planning experience in distribution.
- Experience in medical device manufacturing preferred.
- SAP Business One and EDI experience strongly preferred.
- Background in supply chain management and inventory control.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Project).
- Excellent communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- CPM or Lean certification a plus.
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