Accounting Intern at Tactile Medical in Minneapolis, MN

Summary: Tactile Medical specializes in developing at-home therapy devices for various medical conditions. The Buyer II role focuses on purchasing components and managing inventory to support production plans while collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure material availability and compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities: - Manage inventory levels across the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted support of production plans and forecasted demand - Execute and reconcile material transactions accurately and on time, ensuring data integrity within the ERP system - Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Suppliers to confirm material availability through monthly reconciliation and ongoing issue resolution - Monitor, analyze, and report supplier spend and material metrics - Ensure pricing, terms, lead times, and contracts are adhered to by suppliers - Identify and support cost‑reduction opportunities aligned with sourcing strategies - Procure inventory, non‑inventory, and commercial materials (including marketing and sales literature) as required to support business needs - Lead and participate in supply chain meetings with internal and external stakeholders - Document, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions - Review and evaluate engineering and quality changes for supply impact through our quality management systems (Grand Avenue Software) - Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and quality requirements (including FDA, ISO 13485, and HIPAA, as applicable); train and mentor team members on supply chain processes - Travel up to 5% as required - Perform additional duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - 2–5 years of experience in a Buyer/Planner role utilizing an ERP system within a manufacturing environment - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) Preferred Qualifications: - APICS/ASCM certification - Experience in a regulated industry, preferably medical device manufacturing Required Skills: ERP system, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, APICS/ASCM certification, Regulatory compliance - FDA, Regulatory compliance - ISO 13485, Regulatory compliance - HIPAA, Quality management systems, Supply chain management, Purchasing, Inventory management Benefits: Medical, Dental and vision benefits, Retirement benefits, Employee stock purchase plan, Paid time off, Parental leave, Family medical leave, Volunteer time off, Additional leave programs, Life insurance, Disability coverage, Other life and work wellness benefits and discounts