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About Us:

CARR Biosystems is a growing business providing critical technology for cutting-edge life science innovations. Our customers are inventing tomorrow’s solutions to treat and cure disease, and our centrifuge technology is enabling it. We’re part of a $3.3 billion parent company (Barry-Wehmiller) where culture is a priority. Our goal is to have performance and people in harmony – and we believe work should be fun, we should inspire our teammates, and each team member is someone’s precious child. We feel it’s a unique opportunity to build the future of CARR Biosystems. If this excites you, please read on…

 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

 

Job Description:

This position is a senior level professional with in-depth knowledge of own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.  Works independently with minimal guidance; procures materials and services needed to meet our customer demand, provides planning support for the assembly of our products, solves complex problems; may lead projects or steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing projects and objectives; act as a resource for less experienced team members.  Follows applicable policies and procedures; decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from Supply Chain Team Leader.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Strategic Planning and Forecasting

• Analyze Demand Forecasts: Leverage historical data and market trends to predict material requirements and adjust purchasing strategies.
• Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Continually refine MRP system parameters to ensure accurate signals for production and procurement.
• Perform Capacity Planning: Develop and maintain capacity plans for internal manufacturing and external subcontractors to meet business targets.
• Contribute to SIOP: Provide critical data on inventory health and supply trends during Sales and Operations Planning meetings.
• Manage Product Life Cycles: Align supply strategies with product stages, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to end-of-life (EOL) to prevent excess inventory.

Procurement and Supplier Management

• Execute Strategic Sourcing: Identify and qualify suppliers based on quality standards and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Negotiate Terms and Agreements: Secure competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and optimized lead times with key vendors.
• Manage Supplier Relationships: Cultivate strategic partnerships to ensure supply reliability and priority status during market shortages.
• Monitor Supplier Performance: Use scorecards and audits to hold vendors accountable to Quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics.
• Mitigate Supply Chain Risk: Identify vulnerabilities and implement contingency plans, such as dual-sourcing or safety stock buffers.

Inventory and Operational Excellence

• Optimize Inventory Levels: Balance high customer service levels with the goal of increasing inventory turns while reducing carrying costs.
• Address Excess and Obsolete (E&O) Stock: Proactively identify slow-moving inventory and execute disposition strategies to maintain warehouse efficiency.
• Schedule Production Work Orders: Prioritize and release orders to the manufacturing team based on material availability and shipping dates.
• Resolve Procurement Discrepancies: Reconcile variances in pricing, quantities, or receiving documentation by collaborating with Finance and suppliers.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean / OpEx (Operational Excellence) initiatives to eliminate process waste and improve procurement workflows.

Data Integrity and Communication

• Maintain Master Data: Audit and update Item Masters, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and lead times within the ERP system (Infor XA) to ensure data accuracy.
• Expedite/De-expedite Orders: Proactively pull in or push out deliveries in response to real-time changes in production demand.
• Track KPI Performance: Monitor and report on metrics such as Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH), stockout rates, and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary bridge between Engineering, Quality, and Sales to ensure material alignment with technical specs.
• Communicate Proactive Status Updates: Provide stakeholders with early warnings regarding supply roadblocks and offer actionable solutions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent level of experience
• 5+ years’ experience
• Ability creating and implementing purchasing strategies to support productivity and working capital objectives for assigned product category.
• APICS or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of ERP and Quality Systems
• Lean Six Sigma or equivalent discipline

Preferred Education and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience
• Certifications in one of the following: CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional), CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management)
• XA/Paperless ERP systems
• EPDM experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites

Work Environment:

• Office Environment: Work will be in an office environment, however, occasional work in a production work environment as needed.
• Field Support: Occasionally, the role may require on-site visits to provide support to customers.

Position Type:

This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular work week will occasionally require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Travel: While primarily an onsite role, travel (sometimes up to 10%) to visit supplier sites, training, or other company branches, may involve operating a motor vehicle or extended transit.

Physical Demands:

Office & Production Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those performed in the job duties.  The team member may sit at a desk and use a computer for prolonged periods of time.  Performing the role frequently uses close

vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate equipment.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.  This job description is subject to change at any time.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Carr Biosystems