Position Summary:

• Supply planning and inventory management responsibilities: Responsible for planning all aspects of production using an MRP II Database. Initiate work orders and maintain an accurate database.
• Includes interaction with other departments to ensure that company objectives are met for business revenues and customer satisfaction.
• Run meetings to update management. Work on complex analysis to determine situations to ensure the most cost-effective means of manufacturing.
• Perform outbound & inbound material handling, cycle counting, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the filing and packing scheduling process, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
• Prioritize the scheduling of orders based on customer requirements, production capacity, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with value stream cross-functional teams to follow up on bulk schedule and ensure timely availability of necessary materials and resources.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify scheduling bottlenecks and optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve any scheduling conflicts or issues that may arise.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduling records and documentation.
• Maintains the MRP, production plan, and planning parameters for established products.
• Monitors production plans/forecasts and recommends management changes.
• Support interdepartmental communication relating to several groups such as Planning, value stream leaders, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Shipping
• Track/expedite critical raw materials shortage with purchasing/receiving/RMQC that prevent Work orders from starting on time.
• Act on ERP recommendations and exceptions, internal business knowledge (Forecasts), current inventory levels, and product lead time; to initiate, schedule, and maintain work orders.
• Able to estimate lead time based on knowledge of product build difficulties, expected true lead time, and potential roadblocks.
• Responsible for preparing information and data for tiered meetings.
• Responsible for ISO and QSR compliance and improvement initiatives within the reporting department.
• Responsible for meeting key metrics and goals to ensure stated service and inventory levels are maintained while minimizing backorders.
• Interface with manufacturing managers/supervisors to coordinate and prioritize product availability to support desired service levels.
• Be a key point of contact for work order issue resolution.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.
• Proactively managing inventory levels based on different service levels.
• Perform planning duties as assigned by the supervisor or as required to meet the needs of the job.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Life Science, supply chain or Business-related degree
• Minimum 5-7 years of related experience in production or supply planning, in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Experience with Inventory Control is highly preferred
• Familiarity with an ERP system, QAD or SAP, is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented individual with a strong ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Interacts equally well with all employees utilizing strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Supply chain management: 7 years (Preferred)
• Pharmaceutical industry: 3 years (Preferred)
• life science: 2 years (Preferred)
• Biotechnology industry: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person