Production Planning Specialist

Production Planning Specialist Location: NC-Benson, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: MANUFACTURING Req Id: 540194 Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. Responsible for managing plasma inventory, meeting pool optimization requirements, and modeling Internal/External manufacturing pools. Primary Responsibilities: Plan and model available plasma into pools to supply manufacturing according to demand projections and direct the corresponding creation on PU's and PL's to support all manufacturing plants (GTI, GBI, & Biomat SA/IG) as required Inventory analysis of aging and status of all types of plasma to generate plasma availability projection forecasts. Work closely with supply chain teams at the manufacturing sites to review requirements and communicate schedule confirmations /modifications matching plasma types and specifications Manage on-hand plasma inventory for on-hold, obsolete, expired and slow-moving plasma and act as research and resolution SME for all inventory issues Assists with research which substantiates disposition of plasma inventory in blocked inventory status to either be dispositioned for manufacturing use, downgrade to diagnostic grade or write-off Responsible for preparing and issuing the count sheets for the weekly plasma cycle counting at the NC Logistics Center, and for reconciling the counts to SAP/SGP Responsible for managing the pool optimization process ensuring the most efficient use of manufacturing capacity and maximizing equivalent FG production Assist Manager with internal and external financial and sox audits, emergency plasma shipments and other projects as assigned Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field (Supply Chain Management etc.) A minimum of 4 years of related experience required, preferably in a highly regulated or high-volume environment Knowledge, Skills & Attributes: Must have strong ability to follow up on clues and leads in researching matters and to exhibit clear thinking in evaluating atypical situations. Knowledge of inventory control system, Incident Tracking system, SAP, Microsoft Office, etc. Must possess strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to evaluate situations in terms of potential risks and make recommendations to minimize, deter or eliminate the risks. Lead person on various projects as assigned Strong business acumen with comprehensive knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and driving results Demonstrated success in data mining, data analysis, and visualization to support decision-making Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills Programming experience and ERP system experience preferred APICS, PMI, or Six Sigma certification preferred.

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The estimated pay scale for the Sr. Production Planning and Inventory Control Analyst role based in our LA office/COI location is $72,929 - $109,393 is per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 9 paid Holidays per year, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us! Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice: Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate. Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grifols