Production Planning & Inventory Control Specialist (PPIC)

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Core Responsibilities

1) Production Planning & Scheduling (SAP)

• Run/monitor SAP MRP and convert planned orders as directed; update and release production/transfer orders per build plan. Align daily/weekly schedules with capacity and material constraints.
• Maintain planning data (e.g., lot sizes, reorder points, safety stock) in SAP master data under established SCM/ERP governance.
• Feed schedule status and constraints into monthly SIOP activities and post-rollover tasks with Master Scheduling.

2) Inventory Control & Accuracy

• Specific responsibility to monitor and manage the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance and activities within the production processes and coordinate with sales operations, IT, and customs compliance teams in the administration of the FTZ
• Supports the cycle counts generated from SAP with the Production Scheduling Support (PSS) teams - with particular focus on the FTZ components by CC indicators; perform blind counts/recounts, post results, and support discrepancy research/closure. Distinguish RAW/FG vs WIP by SAP storage locations.
• Support annual physical inventory and book adjustments in alignment with the corporate Inventory - Physical Count & Book Adjustments (140.6) policy.
• Maintain bin locations and process Kanban replenishment per Logistics procedure; update system moves promptly and manages perishable material handling.

3) Order Administration & Material Readiness

• Coordinate with Order Administration to ensure orders are reviewed, controlled, and released in SAP with correct data for manufacturing.
• Follow Purchasing & Planning Operations procedures to align order, planning, and supply activities across functions.
• Update and distribute key KPI's:
• Coordinate and Failure-to-Launch (FTL) and Failure-to-Yield (FTY) solutions with Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering and Production Management/Control.
• Responsible for Failure-Assessment-Solution-Tasking (FAST) reporting and coordination.
• Remediation of any FTZ tracking, inventory, or production schedule errors

4) Data Stewardship & Change/Quality Alignment

• Create/maintain accurate SAP Material Master and related ERP records using approved templates and instructions referenced by the Supply Chain Management SOP.
• Coordinate planning impacts of engineering changes in line with Varex change management workflows.
• Respect supplier controls and Approved Supplier List linkages referenced in SCM/Supplier Quality procedures (awareness level).

5) Cross Functional Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Procurement, Production, Warehouse, and Quality to prevent shortages, expedite critical materials, and remove bottlenecks; surface data driven recommendations for cost, service, and working capital improvements within SIOP.
• Support VMI/Kanban programs and supplier coordination as directed.

6) EHS, Compliance & Workplace Tools

• Adhere to PPE requirements per policy.

ERP / Systems Used at Varex (in this role)

• SAP ECC core with modules/sub-modules commonly interfaced by PPIC:
• PP/MRP, MM, IM (inventory mgmt.), DMS, PLM/ECTR, MES; plus, linkage to IBP for SIOP.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's/bachelor's in supply chain management, Business, Industrial/Manufacturing discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years in production planning and/or inventory control in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC (PP/MRP, MM/IM) and Excel; comfort navigating ERP master data and transactions.
• Understanding cycle counting, physical inventory, and reconciliation processes.

Preferred

• Exposure to SIOP/S&OP routines and SAP data prep for monthly cycles.
• Familiarity with Kanban replenishment and bin/location maintenance procedures.
• Experience interfacing with Order Administration on SAP order control.
• Awareness of Varex change and supplier quality workflows.

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Physical Demands

• As described in the job posting

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• Light work that will occasionally require employee to lift/move up to 60 lbs.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally.
• Reaching above and below the shoulder occasionally.
• Average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) occasionally and handle light physical exertion, such as periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities.
• Work environments includes: computer work, exposure to chemicals, proximity to moving mechanical parts, and repetitive hand motion.

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Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

• Medical Insurance

• Dental/Vision

• 10 Paid Holidays

• PTO

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401K match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Schedules

• Variety of Shift Options

• Free Safety Shoes

• Friendly Work Environment

• On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym

• Free Coffee and Soda

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Employee Discounts

• EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.