The Production Planning Analyst II is responsible for for managing inventory planning for raw material through finished goods, ensuring inventory is maintained at optimal levels so company goals and customer requirements are met. The incumbent oversees and reviews the demand forecast and master production schedule; reviews material requirements to ensure materials are provided according to schedule; ensures physical inventories and cycle counts are done and discrepancies identified and understood; provides input regarding the production impact of design changes, labor and/or material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions; and ensures accurate documentation. In addition, support new product development with coordination of pilot builds and work orders to support these builds.
This position reports to the Manager-Materials Planning and is part of the Consumables Planning team located in Chaska, MN and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop production/supply plans that take into account forecasts, availability of materials, and manufacturing capacity.
- Identify and maintain appropriate planning parameters in the Oracle Cloud and Oracle EBS system to optimize finished good, subassembly, and raw material supply plans.
- Partner with Development and new product teams for product launches.
- Lead continuous improvement projects aimed at improving planning tools and capabilities as well as improving intermediate and finished good inventory levels.
- Work with key stakeholders to leverage data to drive process improvement
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of experience in Procurement or a closely related field, or Master's Degree with 0+ years of experience
- Experience working in a high-volume work environment using interpersonal leadership skills
- Must have a strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems: Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud working knowledge is preferred.
- Proficient with MS Office applications, PowerPoint, Excel, or Power BI with the ability to learn new programs that are job specific.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment managing conflicting priorities
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CPM Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of how to effectively operate in a regulated environment (FDA, GMED, NCIS etc.).
- Previous experience with lean manufacturing processes
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
The annual salary range for this role is $74K-$90K annually. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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