Production Planner

Summary To develop and manage the production schedule for manufacturing of research reagents, chemicals, and research consumables in a fast paced environment in a way that utilizes available forecast information to balance inventory, scrap and customer service level needs, while effectively utilizing lab resources. To develop and manage the production schedule for manufacturing of research reagents, chemicals, and research consumables in a fast paced environment in a way that utilizes available forecast information to balance inventory, scrap and customer service level needs, while effectively utilizing lab resources. Core Duties and Responsibilities Utilize ERP system, (SAP and SAP/APO) to develop near term and long term production plans Utilize SAP/APO to maintain forecast performance Utilize SAP and SAP/APO to maintain proper stock levels in both local and international distribution sites Work with manufacturing to maintain parity between costing and BOM/Routing changes To develop initiatives to improve inventory, scrap and margin performance Must work with Product Management to align build schedule with Forecast Must work with Product Management to align build schedule with New Product Introductions and margin commitments Must work closely with the sales team to expedite and capitalize on fast moving opportunities Must work with both domestic and international Customer Service groups to provide timely stocking updates Must work with both domestic and international Customer Service groups to resolve order specific issues In addition to a firm understanding of fundamental planning concepts the position requires strong analytical and computer skills, including the ability to analyze data and structure reports Additional Responsibilities May be cross training into other areas of planning/procurement May require travel to other sites Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 2+ years of experience of production planning experience using an ERP system OR Associate degree 4+ years of experience of production planning experience using an ERP system OR High school diploma or GED 6+ years of experience of production planning experience using an ERP system Preferred Qualifications SAP experience High level of skill using Excel and its related data tools. Proficient in PowerPoint & Word MS Access experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Revvity