Buyer/Planner

TwinMed, LLC

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Company Description

TwinMed, LLC is a leading distributor exclusively focused on serving the post-acute care market, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, home care, and hospice. TwinMed provides high-quality medical supplies and solutions in partnership with trusted manufacturers. The company offers customized cost containment programs to help organizations achieve financial goals without compromising operational efficiency or clinical outcomes. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, TwinMed is dedicated to supporting the healthcare community with reliable, efficient, and innovative supply chain solutions.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Buyer/Planner role located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for planning and procurement of medical supplies, ensuring optimal inventory levels and product availability, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. Daily tasks include analyzing demand forecasts, preparing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules, and resolving any supply chain issues that may arise. The Buyer/Planner will also work on supply chain improvement projects with cross functional team to improve supply chain visibility and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing:

Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services.
Negotiate terms, delivery, lead time, etc. with suppliers to ensure favorable outcomes for TwinMed.
Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers as needed.
Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.

Planning and Optimization:

Utilize planning solution to forecast demand, plan inventory levels and finalize purchasing plan for multiple distribution centers.
Actively monitor and manage planning parameters in accordance with supply chain behavior
Balance inventory availability with cost efficiency to minimize stockouts, overstock, and obsolescence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Coordinate with sales, finance, logistics, and operations teams to align purchasing strategies with business objectives.
Work with operations, finance and suppliers to reconcile discrepancies in receiving and invoicing.
Support marketing initiatives by ensuring timely availability of new or promotional products.

Continuous Improvement:

Implement opportunities to enhance planning and purchasing processes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. Address and resolve challenges related to supplier delays, long lead times, and other disruptions.
Take on special assignments as warranted.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field
2-4 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement or planning
Proficiency in ERP systems, supply chain planning software, and data analysis tools such as Power BI, SQL and Excel
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Knowledge of medical or healthcare industry products is a plus
Logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability
APICS certification or similar supply chain credentials

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Must pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.

Twin Med, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Status: Exempt

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

Benefits