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Edwards Lifesciences Analyst Planner/ Buyer, Critical Care (Temporary) in Nave 25, Dominican Republic
For over 50 years, the Critical Care business within Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) has operated at the intersection of groundbreaking medical innovation and improved patient care. Put simply, we exist because we’re committed to creating a world where every patient who should be monitored will be monitored with smart technology.
With this impactful vision in mind, we are now embarking on becoming an independent business from Edwards, a process that we currently expect to be completed by January 2025.
As Critical Care transitions to an independent company, we will continue to benefit from the expertise and experience of 4,000+ dedicated global employees, a vibrant innovation engine with strong investment in our future pipeline, and strong sales growth and profitability. We are well-positioned to build upon our category leadership as we continue to launch new solutions powered by A.I. to clinicians, and expand into new care settings.
So, if you're a dynamic and passionate person who is eager to contribute to an innovative, industry-leading advanced monitoring company we invite you to explore our career opportunities. Those who choose to join us will be part of a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ journey to improve the quality of care and outcomes for millions of patients around the world.
Appendix:
For further detail on the spin-off of Critical Care from Edwards Lifesciences, please consult this 2023 Investor Conference Presentation, pages 89-99:
https://ir.edwards.com/events-presentations/event-details/2023/Edwards-Lifesciences-2023-Investor-Conference-2023-bK2BbXaBha/default.aspx
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Supply Chain team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease and critical care needs. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.
How you’ll make an impact:
Develop the Manufacturing Production Plan based on the input from the Master Production Schedule and or Project Team requirements. Development includes the following:
Manage issues preventing execution of the MPS and production plan. Issues include but are not limited to non-conforming materials or processes, material or equipment availability, completing unplanned requirements from stakeholders.
Analyze resource availability, develop short and mid-range capacity plans with manufacturing teams.
Generate work orders using the Manufacturing Enterprise system.
Manage work order progress, including working with production supervision and other supporting departments (e.g., quality, microbiology, engineering) to ensure production plans are met.
Establish and maintain gross inventory targets including developing action plans.
Identify, plan and execute cost reduction and cycle time reduction initiatives.
Update changes/parameters within MRP (Material Requirements Planning) in the Manufacturing Enterprise system.
What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree in relayed field with 3 years of related experience
What else we look for (Preferred):
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, and Word; ERP (e.g. JDE)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills.
Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Moderate knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to purchasing material and/or production control.
Moderate knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory management programs (e.g., JIT/Kanban, Min/Max)
Moderate knowledge of market and economic indicators, practices, and procurement procedures.
Good problem-solving skills.
Strict attention to detail.
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work is performed independently on more complex projects and/or lines of work and reviewed for accuracy and soundness.
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.
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