Production Planning Supervisor

$80,000 - $115,000 depending on experience. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. We are presently seeking a Senior Production Planner that will create and execute the production planning strategy in conjunction with Production and Customer Service to meet customer demands within the constraints of the capacity plan. Main responsibilities: Utilize SAP to create and maintain production schedule that will support customer demand and sustain OTD of > 90%. Monitor key performance indicators in support of continual improvement of performance against goals of product line, such as customer on-time delivery, throughput time, and finished goods inventory objectives. Support cost reduction through effective and efficient capacity utilization. Establish & communicate sales order delivery schedules based on the manufacturing production schedule. Ensure material availability to support the manufacturing production schedule. Participate in daily Tier 1 or Tier 2 production meetings. Coordinate with Purchasing & Operations to expedite build of customer product as appropriate. Analyze and resolve system exception messages, identifying root cause and implementing corrective action. Participate in timely implementation of Engineering Change Orders, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory and contributing to effective cut-over execution. Process RMAs and facilitate their movement through Production as well as update shipping schedules. Ensure data integrity of planning attributes such as order modifiers, routing times, planned yields, item types, and planner codes, to ensure that the plan is providing valid suggestions. Monitor and communicate changes in lead times for manufactured items. Monitor cycle count program and inventory accuracy. Assist with problem resolution. Own inventory excess and obsolescence analysis. Recommend inventory disposition and reserve requirements. Facilitate analysis of root cause and implementation of corrective action. Follow and support the company's Environment, Health and Safety culture by being aware of and reporting any concerns as well as carrying out work in a safe manner. Other duties as assigned Requirements: B.A./B.S. or equivalent. Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials emphasis preferred. 7 + years related experience in production/capacity planning preferred APICS certification required MRP experience in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment a plus. Computer proficiency with MS Office applications required Detail-oriented and time sensitive. Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to work in a team environment. Experience in capacity planning and constraint-based planning preferred Experience with Demand Flow planning desired but not required Knowledge of SAP ERP system preferred Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability. Pay Range: $80,000 - $115,000 depending on experience. Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors. ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future! Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL. Our facility in Boulder, Coloradohas key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializesin the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense. This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab. This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas Minorities/Females/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation Excelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team! #J-18808-Ljbffr