Production Planner

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting‑edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. Pay Range: Performs tasks of an Advanced Planner in a Biotech / Reagents Manufacturing environment. Performs additional related duties as assigned. Responsibilities Management of special requirements of limited to moderate complexity for OEM customers and branded products. Make independent decisions on routine customer or branded product orders of moderate complexity. Develop schedules based on the master production plan utilizing planning principles. Maintain ISO/cGMP requirements in the ERP system. Communicate schedules, plans and expectations to all relevant stakeholders or teams. Perform rough cut capacity planning in coordination with manufacturing and production. Troubleshoot issues of moderate complexity independently. Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders. Prepare reports, presentations and other documents to communicate planning and strategic information. Create and update item masters, product structures and routers to ensure accuracy. Assist in managing costs by reviewing lot size, build frequency and determining appropriate standard costs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably QAD/Macola ES). Work experience in medical device manufacturing or reagents. Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Excel and relevant MS Office Suite. Working knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles. APICS or equivalent certification preferred. Understanding of supply chain practices and principles. Flexibility with frequent changes, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Strong communication and presentation skills to team members and management. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work on‑site at the business location. Minimum Job Requirements Associate’s Degree with 4 years of planner experience or Bachelor’s Degree in business or supply chain management with 2 years of experience. 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Manufacturing/Production planning experience; APICS certification preferred but not required. Background in life sciences manufacturing is a plus. Benefits Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, pet, legal and ID shield. 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care FSA. Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement and internship programs. Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events and charity drives. Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off and paid parental leave. Culture of empowerment and innovation where employees are encouraged to bring new ideas. Bio‑Techne is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr