Planner Buyer - Israel

ART MEDICAL is a well-funded medical startup transforming ICU care through advanced technology and innovation. Our smART+™ Platform is an intelligent, sensor-based solution that optimizes nutrition delivery while reducing the risks of ventilator-associated pneumonia and malnutrition. Supported by clinical trials, we are setting a new standard in critical care by achieving nearly 100% feeding efficiency and reducing ICU stays by an average of 3.3 days.

We are looking for an experienced Planner Buyer for our growing start-up.
We offer a collaborative, multi-disciplinary workplace. A chance to learn with and from interesting and enthusiastic colleagues. A rapidly growing, agile, working environment with meaningful professional & personal benefits and growth opportunities.

Role & Responsibilities
Production planning based on forecasts and actual orders (MRP, Work Orders).
BOM management, material availability, and planning data maintenance.
Monitoring and controlling production schedules against delivery targets (OTD).
Demand planning and procurement alignment as part of the S&OP process.
Inventory management – including safety stock, replenishment, and stock rotation (FIFO).
Issuing purchase orders – raw materials, assemblies, and technical items.
Ongoing supplier management – delivery schedules, shortages, and quality issues.
Identifying and onboarding new suppliers, executing negotiations, and cost reduction.
Conducting indirect procurement processes as needed.
Monitoring open orders and prioritizing to meet supply deadlines.
ERP-based reporting and analysis (PRIORITY).
Managing air and sea shipments, customs clearance, and coordination with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
Customer-facing logistics: delivery documentation, shipment scheduling, and consignment stock tracking.
Requirements
B.Sc. or Practical Engineer in Industrial Engineering and Management.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a planner in a manufacturing company (medical device/high-tech preferred).
Full command of MRP processes, purchasing operations, supplier management, and S&OP.
Strong experience with ERP systems (PRIORITY preferred).
High data orientation, problem-solving skills, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Detail-oriented with the ability to identify risks and propose mitigations.
Advanced proficiency in Excel – mandatory.
Independent, proactive, and excellent interpersonal skills.