The Production Planner, schedules, orders and coordinates the delivery of materials, equipment and services used in product manufacturing according to the master production plan. Controls the inventory of assigned production parts in accordance with management objectives. Expedites requirements as needed. Resolves problems with assigned production parts/materials, equipment or supplier orders. As a cross-functional team member, represents supply base and takes actions necessary to support quoting, production, cost savings initiatives, quality/complaint investigations and other supply chain related activities. MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: · Follows all GMP and SOP’s as defined by Viant Medical policies, practices and procedures to insure that FDA and ISO regulations and quality standards are met · Responsible for purchasing the best quality raw materials, components and production supplies at the lowest Works with Site Master Scheduler in the review and updating of the Master Production Schedule and update production plans for their assigned areas as required. · Generate and maintain effective daily and weekly schedules · Collaborate with Customer Service and Master Scheduler to review any supply chain strategies. · Collaborate with IQMS personnel to analyze and create enhanced functionality in manufacturing & Planning applications · Responsible for determining the daily capacity for their assigned work centers, as well as driving the production schedule to improve production attainment and adherence. · Be able to multitask and provide quick responses to production problems · Support Business Development initiatives with current or potential customers. · Develop and Improve procedures & best Practices for Production Scheduling. · Leads and participates within functional projects as required · Performs other duties as assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS Knowledge/Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field preferred APICS Certification preferred, but not required Job Experience: · 3 - 5 years planning experience in a manufacturing environment Deadline driven professional with excellent internal & external customer service skills · Overall experience within the medical device manufacturing field or in any other regulated industry · ORACLE / KINAXIS is preferred Experience with Microsoft Office Suite · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. · Experience in medical device industry highly desirable · 3-5 years experience in production scheduling, ERP/MRP systems · Experience Production Control, Inventory Management, MRP/MPS Skills/Competencies · Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization · Conflict management and the ability to negotiate · Organized and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities · Highest ethical standards and professional integrity · Demonstrated decision making skills · Teamwork orientated · Hands on, collaborative, decisive self-starter · Effective presentation skills and able to deliver insightful messages to external and internal audiences · Ability to work under pressure · Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and internal business partners · Must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects and manage priorities accordingly · Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution · Excellent written, oral and presentations skills · Computer literacy in Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and POWER POINT Physical Requirements: · Typical office environment: long periods of sitting, standing, using hands to perform computer work · Some occasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required