Buyer/Planner

ICU Medical Inc.•Southington, CT

65d

About The Position

Analyze, plan and prepare production schedules for manufactured products within the production facility to meet customer demand. Create and maintain line/capacity analysis and daily production line schedules. Implement continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Injection molding expertise is required.
Knowledge of buying/purchasing desired.
Ability to interpret data pertinent to all facets of production and provide cohesive analysis of the factors impacting the facility.
Must have experience with ERP systems; Oracle strongly preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office products such as Excel, Word and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills required.
Effective oral and written communication skills to communicate with all levels within the organization.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in a relevant supply chain role.

Responsibilities

Draw up production schedules to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts and/or customer orders.
Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data to determine the balance between plant output commitments and available capacity/headcount.
Gather performance data and assess performance according to production schedules. Monitor manufacturing output/performance on a daily basis to ensure schedule adherence, challenging and understanding when performance differs from the plan.
Review schedule daily to adjust for changes in customer requirements, delays in raw material delivery, and availability of production equipment and staffing.
Review system for supply/demand changes/spikes and adjust plans as needed.
Prepare and present reports that evaluate plant capacity and identify areas where improvements can be implemented. Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis to facilitate decision making.
Participate in planning meetings, clearly communicating production schedule, priorities, and backorders. Work with upstream planning teams to prioritize production when capacity or part constraints exist.
Plan, schedule and communicate production according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Expedite and alter production schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Assist in the root cause analysis for work order problems and issues with production.
Supports department team members to deliver mutually successful programs and initiatives.
Communicate and correlate with other departments as necessary to support production and inventory goals.
Other duties as assigned.