Production Planner

Position Overview: The role of the Production Planner is to synchronize the flow of work and materials through production in order to achieve on time sales order fulfillment. This includes the timely and accurate issuance and updates to production orders and departmental production schedules. Location: Waterford, WI Job Type: Full-time Key Job Responsibilities: Validate and release manufacturing orders based on material requirements planning (MRP) and coordinate the flow of material throughout the production cycle. Ensure Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) is accurate and up to date. Understand and highlight capacity constraints and work collaboratively with manufacturing and sales teams on resolution. Evaluate new sales orders/changes and provide estimated ship date. Provide sales team with order fulfillment status and updates regarding potential challenges to meeting agreed On Time Delivery dates. Review and update production schedules and issue order changes to accommodate revisions, cancellations, or changes in priority. Expedite backorders from Production departments or Purchasing. Prepare for and attend weekly production meetings. Assist Production Coordinators, Stockroom, and Shipping with issues with production orders. Ensure continuation of operation in absence of Supervisor. Create non-standard/re-work discrete jobs when required. What You Bring to the Table: High school diploma or equivalent 3-5 years of experience with complex and fast-paced scheduling and/ or planning in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in MS Excel functions. Experience using JD Edwards, MS Lists, BI tools and leading continuous improvement projects is considered a plus. CPIM Certification is considered a plus What We Offer: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity 401k with company match Goal Sharing Bonus PTO and paid holidays Supportive and Inclusive work culture Community Involvement, Paid volunteer time and Flextime Tuition Reimbursement Balance of a collaborative & independent work environment About Avidity Science: For over 50 years, Avidity Science has been the global leader in water purification technologies in the biomedical, life sciences and clinical research markets. We are proud to be a trusted partner to the global science community, delivering high quality, innovative products and unrivaled service. At Avidity Science, what you do matters. Our team of over 300 talented employees around the world each play a vital role in delivering on our Vision of enabling science to improve the quality of life. Avidity Science is an ATS Company, a publicly traded company. Our Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Collaboration are the values we live every day, around the world. We are passionate about our most important asset - our people - and cultivate an environment that provides development opportunities to grow professionally. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr