HighRes Biosolutions is the leading global laboratory automation company, empowering scientists to create results by connecting instrumentation, software, and data – from anywhere in the world. Our partners achieve unprecedented levels of productivity while continually adapting to dynamic scientific, technological, and organizational structures.

We are looking for an eager and enthusiastic Production Planner/Scheduler. This role centers around coordinating the company's production schedule based on sales forecasts and operational capacity to meet customer needs. The successful candidate will support a diverse scope of planning operations and will have an opportunity to exercise judgment within established practices and policies and offer suggestions for improvement when needed. This role reports to the Product Planning & Supply Chain Manager and will interact with a broad range of internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and release work orders to Manufacturing per MRP requirements using Microsoft D365 ERP System
• Work closely with the Production Managers to schedule/reschedule production priorities
• Track shortages and interface with Purchasing to expedite parts and to confirm that delivery dates meet scheduling requirements
• Review WIP work orders for actioning and research and resolve WIP inventory discrepancies
• Perform production receipts and close and issue to stock or work order and sales order shortages
• Implement Engineering Change Orders, ensure work orders are built at the correct revision and resolve any discrepancies with non-conforming parts through the MRB process
• Work with Technicians and Engineering to resolve BOM issues
• Review and approve daily incoming sales order requests and advise on material availability to requestors
• Work closely with Service, Warehouse and the other Planners to ensure all sales orders are sent out to the customers by the dates required
• Review and action open sales order report
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to lean activities that drive improvements across the site
• Other projects and activities as required

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Manufacturing
• B.S. degree or equivalent experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of relevant ERP functionality including planning, multi-level bills of materials and inventory management. Experience with Microsoft D365 ERP a plus
• Experience in production and materials planning, and inventory management roles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Product data management and Bills of Materials.
• Experience with ISO9001 and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and a flair for multi-tasking and making sound decisions.
• High degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
• Ability to be personally accountable and still thrive in a team environment

About HighRes

In 2004, HighRes Biosolutions arose from a desire to continuously extend the leading edge of laboratory automation. Today, our prestigious offerings encompass exceptional hardware devices, flexibly modular Nucleus® automation infrastructure, inclusive Cellario™ whole lab automation software, and devoted, knowledgeable people. This unparalleled combination catapults labs into the peak of differentiation and success and also immerses life science companies of any size and around the world in a splendid laboratory automation experience. As proud members of the Axel Johnson, Inc., portfolio of industry-leading companies, HighRes maintains North American headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA, and offices in Manchester, England, UK. Discover the HighRes experience at highresbio.com.