Responsibilities:- Maintain accuracy of all planning master data for assigned products to ensure valid and accurate MRP output. Maintain Bill of Materials for assigned products. With Procurement, maintain the appropriate inventory level of purchased materials.
- Coordinate and consolidate all product and material demand sources to effectively build a Master Production Schedule in line with production capacity.
- Lead the weekly production planning meetings and align schedule with the Manufacturing teams. Develop and maintain metrics for schedule adherence and utilization.
- Communicate requirements and schedule activities to effectively utilize available resources across multiple work centers.
- Ensure all resources are available to meet the production plan.
- Coordinate cycle counting activities and process improvements to achieve a high count accuracy.
- Monitor inventory/replenishment levels to achieve inventory targets, production mix flexibility and minimize excess/obsolescence in multiple work centers.
- Create, issue, and maintain production orders for assigned products. Support Procurement as necessary to work with suppliers, manufacturing, logistics, and accounts payable to resolve shipment and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Participate and/or serve as Supply Chain representative on assigned company projects.
- Leads and participates in departmental or cross functional process improvement programs.
- Be a SME for the ERP system
- Other tasks to assist the broader Supply Chain team as required
Requirements:- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
- Bachelor's Degree - major in business, engineering, supply chain, or science is preferred
- Experience in ERP, Supply Chain Planning System software experience with Buyer/Planner, Production Planning and Master Planning roles in manufacturing or operations required
- Demonstrated ability to create solutions for multi-mode manufacturing and planning processes
- Leverage underlying product/process knowledge to quickly assess changes, understand implications and determine solutions.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, proven ability to multi-task effectively
- Ability to build effective relationships and influence people.
- Knowledge and experience using computerized ERP/Inventory management system required, SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to illustrate complex issues to peers and management teams in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to smoothly and quickly adjust to changes in company strategies/goals
- APICS - CPIM/CSCP certification preferred
The estimated base salary range for the Planner 1/Master Scheduler role based in the United States of America is: $68,400 - $102,600. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. The range reflects long-term growth in the role; therefore, most candidates are hired between the minimum and middle of the range. Placement depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
