What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner/Scheduler II position at Paligentech?
Job Summary:
The Material Planner/Scheduler II is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production and materials planning that supports manufacturing operations and customer demand. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, accurate production schedules, on-time delivery, and strong coordination between suppliers, production, logistics, and engineering. The Planner analyzes demand trends, monitors supply risks, and drives operational efficiency across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Scheduling
- Execute master production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and capacity constraints.
- Maintain material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure accurate demand signals and timely replenishment.
- Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on changes in demand, production issues, or supply constraints.
Inventory Management
- Optimize inventory levels to balance manufacturing schedules, cost, and working-capital targets.
- Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through proactive planning and cross-functional collaboration.
- Track and analyze inventory trends to improve accuracy and forecast stability.
Supplier & Material Coordination
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials and mitigate supply risks.
- Review, monitor, and maintain lead times and safety stock.
- Identify and resolve supply shortages, delays, and quality issues impacting production.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production, engineering, quality, and logistics to support daily operations.
- Communicate schedule changes, material shortages, and demand fluctuations to internal stakeholders.
- Provide planning support for continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
Data & Systems Management
- Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, BOM accuracy) within ERP/MRP systems.
- Use data analysis tools to monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, and schedule adherence.
- Generate reports and insights to support operational decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or materials management in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting, inventory control, and data-driven decision-making.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems; Excel skills required.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production setting.
- Must be a US Person.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint ERP.
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement processes.
- Background in demand planning or S&OP.
- Familiarity with supply risk analysis.
Other Requirements
- Travel: ~10–15%
- Work Environment: Manufacturing and office environment
- Background Check / Drug Screen: Required
Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants