Demand Planner

SSI Diagnostica Group • Blacksburg, VA

64d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

Join our team at the Techlab site, part of the SSI Diagnostica Group, as a Demand Planner and help shape the future of healthcare technology. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovations in a collaborative environment focused on improving patient outcomes.

We are a global company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of IVD medical device kits. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery through technology and a commitment to quality. Our portfolio includes solutions for infectious disease, respiratory conditions, and blood-borne illnesses. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• Associate’s degree & 3 years’ experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent & 5 years’ experience
• 1-3+ years’ experience in ERP-based planning, (D365 preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and ability to communicate clearly across functions, comfort working with quantitative data.
• Experience in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Review sales orders/forecasts and validate timing, quantities, and priorities; highlight exceptions and outliers.
• Run or support the master planning process per cadence; analyze planned orders, shortages, and suggested actions; firm planned orders once validated.
• Maintain item coverage, safety stock, lot size/multiples, lead times, and default order settings; ensure parameters reflect real constraints.
• Identify constraints (material, capacity, lead time, quality holds) and propose mitigation options; escalate risks with recommendations.
• Communicate approved purchase signals to Purchasing and production signals to Manufacturing; monitor execution vs plan and update as conditions change.
• Maintain clean data inputs; support KPI reporting by validating and providing data.
• Follow applicable SOPs and maintain audit-ready documentation for planning changes and exceptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level