Junior Purchaser / Demand Planner "Great Role for Recent Grads" - Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.

Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry. The subsidiary operates in an 132 K sq. ft. production facility with 200 employees. 

• Review Inventory system and Monitor stock levels to ensure the minimum stock level is not breached
• Orders raw material as required via the system
• Issue Orders in a timely manner taking account of lead times
• Follow up on Purchase Orders to obtain delivery timescales
• Progress outstanding orders and escalate to supervisor for guidance
• Liaise with internal customers, suppliers, and the Purchasing and Finance departments on all stock and raw material related issues. Such as price variances, non-receipts of goods, supplier issues, item documentation and any certificates that might be requested
• Maintain close links with Warehouse to ensure stock levels are adequate
• Manage inbound freight expenses while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Operate all Inventory Control systems and other appropriate systems to facilitate stock processing duties
• Analyze slow-moving inventory reports and coordinate usage or disposition of items
• Identify the root cause of any material discrepancy and establish solutions to prevent similar issues in the future

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, Finance or Business
• Familiarity with the concepts of material planning, demand management and procurement.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• Excellent organizational skills with special attention to details and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate positive outcomes across multiple departments
• High sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Desire to learn and grow professionally and personally within an exciting, fast paced environment
• Desire to contribute to the ongoing success of a growing company

Preferred but not required qualifications

• 1 year of Purchasing or Supply Chain Experience
• Material Scheduling (MRP) experience
• Logistic experience
• SAP experience

New Graduates Welcome!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.