Advanced Production Planner

Role Summary

Performs tasks of an Advanced Planner in a Biotech / Reagents Manufacturing environment. Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Management of special requirements of limited to moderate complexity for OEM customers and Branded products.
• The employee is expected to make decisions independently on routine customer or branded product orders of moderate complexity.
• Develop schedule based on master production plan utilizing planning principles.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO/cGMP requirements in the ERP system
• Communicate schedules, plans and expectations to all relevant stakeholders or teams.
• Perform rough cut capacity planning in coordination with manufacturing and production.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues of moderate complexity independently.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Preparation of reports, presentations and other documents to communicate planning and strategic information
• Creates and updates item masters, product structures and routers to ensure accuracy
• Assists in managing costs by reviewing lot size, build frequency and determining appropriate standard costs

Skills

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably QAD/Macola ES).
• Work experience in Medical Device Mfg. or Reagents.
• Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Excel, and relevant MS Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Understanding of Supply Chain practices and principles
• Requires flexibility with frequent changes, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members and management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Education: Associate’s Degree with 4 years’ Planner experience or Bachelor’s Degree in business, Supply Chain Management with 2 years of experience; 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• Required: Manufacturing/Production planning experience.
• Preferred: APICS or equivalent certification.
• Preferred: Background in life sciences manufacturing.

Additional Requirements

• The employee must be able to work on-site at the business location.