Production Planner
Bio-Techne
4 hours ago
On-site
San Marcos, CA
Operations
Summary:
- Performs tasks of an Advanced Planner in a Biotech / Reagents Manufacturing environment. Performs additional related duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage special requirements of limited to moderate complexity for OEM customers and branded products.
- Make independent decisions on routine customer/branded product orders of moderate complexity.
- Develop schedules based on the master production plan using planning principles.
- Maintain ISO/cGMP requirements in the ERP system.
- Communicate schedules, plans, and expectations to relevant stakeholders/teams.
- Perform rough cut capacity planning in coordination with manufacturing and production.
- Troubleshoot issues of moderate complexity independently.
- Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documents to communicate planning and strategic information.
- Create and update item masters, product structures, and routers to ensure accuracy.
- Assist in managing costs by reviewing lot size, build frequency, and determining appropriate standard costs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably QAD/Macola ES).
- Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing or Reagents.
- Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Excel, and relevant MS Office suite.
- Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
- APICS or equivalent certification preferred.
- Understanding of Supply Chain practices and principles.
- Flexibility with frequent changes; attention to detail and high accuracy.
- Ability to communicate and present information to team members and management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work on-site at the business location.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree with 4 years’ planner experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in business/Supply Chain Management with 2 years’ experience; 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Manufacturing/production planning with APICS certification preferred but not required.
- Background in life sciences manufacturing is a plus.
Benefits (as stated):
- Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- 401k, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA.
- Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
- Performs tasks of an Advanced Planner in a Biotech / Reagents Manufacturing environment. Performs additional related duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage special requirements of limited to moderate complexity for OEM customers and branded products.
- Make independent decisions on routine customer/branded product orders of moderate complexity.
- Develop schedules based on the master production plan using planning principles.
- Maintain ISO/cGMP requirements in the ERP system.
- Communicate schedules, plans, and expectations to relevant stakeholders/teams.
- Perform rough cut capacity planning in coordination with manufacturing and production.
- Troubleshoot issues of moderate complexity independently.
- Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documents to communicate planning and strategic information.
- Create and update item masters, product structures, and routers to ensure accuracy.
- Assist in managing costs by reviewing lot size, build frequency, and determining appropriate standard costs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably QAD/Macola ES).
- Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing or Reagents.
- Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Excel, and relevant MS Office suite.
- Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
- APICS or equivalent certification preferred.
- Understanding of Supply Chain practices and principles.
- Flexibility with frequent changes; attention to detail and high accuracy.
- Ability to communicate and present information to team members and management.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work on-site at the business location.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree with 4 years’ planner experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in business/Supply Chain Management with 2 years’ experience; 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Manufacturing/production planning with APICS certification preferred but not required.
- Background in life sciences manufacturing is a plus.
Benefits (as stated):
- Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
- 401k, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA.
- Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.