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.