Production Planner

Summary Performs tasks of an Advanced Planner in a Biotech / Reagents Manufacturing environment. Performs additional related duties as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities Manage special requirements for OEM customers and branded products (limited to moderate complexity). Independently make decisions on routine/moderate complexity customer or branded product orders. Develop schedules based on the master production plan using planning principles. Maintain ISO/cGMP requirements in the ERP system. Communicate schedules, plans, and expectations to relevant stakeholders. Perform rough cut capacity planning with manufacturing/production. Troubleshoot issues of moderate complexity independently. Review purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders. Prepare reports/presentations to communicate planning and strategic information. Create/update item masters, product structures, and routers. Support cost management via lot size, build frequency, and standard costs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ERP knowledge (preferably QAD/Macola ES). Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing or Reagents. Smartsheet, Excel, and MS Office. Lean and/or Six Sigma principles. APICS or equivalent certification preferred. Supply chain understanding; flexibility, attention to detail, accuracy. Effective communication/presentation; ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to work on-site. Minimum Job Requirements Associate’s degree + 4 years Planner experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in business/Supply Chain Mgmt + 2 years, OR 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Manufacturing/production planning experience; APICS preferred but not required. Life sciences manufacturing background a plus. Benefits (starting day one unless noted) Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, pet, legal/ID shield. 401k, ESPP, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA; tuition reimbursement and training/mentorship; accrued leave, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr