About The Opportunity
At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness. Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission. If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.

Overview Of Position
The Buyer will support the Sourcing team by releasing & monitoring PO’s, forecast & buy summary monthly. They will be responsible for establishing a purchase order tracking system reported weekly to sourcing manager. This position will work daily with suppliers to ensure delivery requirements are met and report any deviation as well as work with the planning team to ensure accurate inventory levels are maintained. This role may, from time to time, be called upon to research companies via the Internet and other research tools to assist the Supply Chain team in decision making. The buyer may also have direct contact with suppliers and asked to lead various team activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Management:

• Partner with Planning to create, issue, confirm, and track purchase orders
• Monitor status of all purchase orders and liaise with Planning / Management regarding supply risk and mitigation actions
• Participate and lead monthly forecast reviews, providing input to Planning as to capacity or other efficiency considerations.

Analytics:

• Monitor Supplier performance to KPI’s. Partner with Sourcing Manager and other Team Members to address issues.
• Prepare Supplier scorecard and other analysis as needed in support of operational excellence initiatives

Documentation Management:

• Ensure accuracy of all invoices, quality, and other required paperwork
• Resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure Supplier Compliance with all policies
• Master Data Management – Ensure relevant data is maintained in a timely and accurate manner
• Other duties or special projects as assigned

Scope

The Buyer will support the Supply Chain team in creating and executing purchases of raw materials, finished goods, and indirect items, while also maintaining their own supplier relationships

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Position requires a B.S. Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 1-3 years of purchasing and sourcing experience
• Strong computer skills are required including familiarity with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal communication
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent math skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be a team player

At Medifast, Relationships Are At The Center Of What We Do!We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients. We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING. The Medifast culture is built on seven core values: integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity. These values aren’t just words on a page – they are celebrated as a core part of the company’s philosophy.

We Lead By…

Mastering Relationships: We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.

Being innovative: We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.

Simplifying: We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.

Anticipating: We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.

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Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21202: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

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