Planner

Responsibilities:

• Performs capacity planning and develops the master schedules for the bulk production in the plant.
• Monitors and maintains master data and parameters associated with the supply planning process for these products. Completes the process for resolving inventory exceptions.
• Develops the requirements manufactured subassemblies through analyses.
• Implement service strategies and drives improvements in customer satisfaction via increased product line fill and reduced back-orders.
• Monitors and maintains manufacturing schedule compliance metrics.
• Collaborate with the DCM Planner relative to customer requirements and with Manufacturing and Quality on supply issues.
• Ensures SAP business processes are being completed in world class fashion.
• Directs the allocation and shipment of components and/or manufactured subassemblies manufactured in 250s and used by other BD facilities.
• Leads the periodic plant manufacturing bulk capacity analysis and presents results to Leadership.
• Leads special projects for the materials function as assigned by the Purchasing Planning Manager and/or the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, including direct assistance to other departments such as Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, etc.
• Analyzes Engineering Change Requests/Orders (ECROs) to determine impact on production and inventory levels to minimize scrap and lost production time.
• Coordinates with Division R&D material requirements to support special Engineering factory workorders as issued from Division.
• Monitors and maintains SAP MRP data base information as it pertains to the materials function.
• Provides maintenance to master scheduling and requirements planning modules addressing exception messages daily.
• Analyzes inventory discrepancies in Work-In-Process stocking locations.
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams such as Marketing, Sales, Finance etc., to achieve organizational goals.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain team to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained throughout the distribution network.

Required Education:

• BS/BA with concentration in Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred.
• OR Minimum 5 years applicable experience can be substituted for BS/BA degree.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in supply planning using an ERP system required. **SAP experience is preferred**. Strong MS Excel abilities.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills and good problem resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Leadership ability to run meetings and coordinate information across several functions / regions.