Material Planner & Scheduler

Quva • Sugar Land, TX

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About The Position

Our Material Planner and Scheduler plays a vital role within our organization. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include planning and preparing material and production schedules for the Quva manufacturing department. This position will also work closely with the production team and internal departments to support scheduling of orders and service for scheduled customer commitments; demand planning, sourcing, purchasing, incoming quality and warehouse to ensure the timely order, receipt, and availability of materials required to support firm weekly schedule for kitting, filling, labeling and packaging. This is a hands-on position responsible for materials planning and tactical weekly schedules that will enable the production facility on-time execution of demand plan as well as issue resolution and troubleshooting events that may present risks or prohibit the timely execution of the production schedule. The material planner/scheduler collaborates with other members of the supply chain including procurement, production, quality, warehouse and logistics as well as finance, IT and Pharmacy Services. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US. What the Material Planner and Scheduler Does Each Day: Supports the VP / GM by providing hands-on assistance to each production facility in executing material planning and scheduling such that performance to plan is realized reliability and consistently within operational and cost effectiveness With oversight, prepares tactical material plan for replenishment and supply of components used in production Makes recommendations regarding scheduling and material planning processes to reduce waste, lead times and total cost Analyzes material inventory in terms of days of supply, cost, shelf life and storage space Confers with management, which includes maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for material planning and inventory management processes and systems Communicates with production sites, purchasing and finance material requirements and subsequent impact on inventory Assembles and analyzes data pertinent to inventory management, material planning and ERP system transactional accuracy Establishes and utilizes best practices for material planning and inventory management to ensure production schedules are achieved, that production schedules align with demand plan and that exception messages from ERP system reviewed and acted up in timely manner Recommends adjustments to schedule and/or alternative material usage to facilitate reliable and consistent production flow Publishes schedules to facilitate alignment of resources at production facilities for material receipt, incoming release, kitting, filling, visual inspection, labeling and packaging Provides subject matter expertise for inventory transactions and process flow within the ERP system Measures results from implemented processes and procedure associated with inventory management and material planning Our Most Successful Material Planner and Scheduler: Synthesizes complex information to identify root causes, analyze data, and develop effective solutions. Applies sound judgment and reason, even in emotional or high-pressure situations. Plans, coordinates, and delivers projects on time and within budget while aligning with strategic business goals. Demonstrates strong organizational, planning, and resource management skills. Communicates clearly and persuasively in writing and speech. Listens actively, resolves conflict constructively, maintains confidentiality, and fosters collaboration across teams. Leads by example with integrity, accountability, and respect. Motivates and recognizes others, embraces feedback, and demonstrates adaptability, reliability, and a commitment to excellence. Leverages technical knowledge to enhance workflows, improve quality and efficiency, and share expertise. Pursues ongoing learning and development to stay current and drive innovation.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree (Business, engineering, supply chain management or related field) or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with excel spreadsheets and materials planning software logic
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 1 to 3 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, production scheduling or equivalent experience with start-up manufacturing operations
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems such as INFOR, SAP, JD Edwards, QAD, etc. or equivalency with relational databases and deductive reasoning
• Strong knowledge of material planning and production planning processes within pharmaceutical industry or related field or equivalent experience with bills of material, relational hierarchies, process flows and inventory management
• Knowledge of material planning and scheduling tools and processes
• Strong analytical skills with abilities to apply outcomes if analyses
• Familiarity with basic material planning, production scheduling and inventory management performance metrics
• Fundamental understanding of high performing work teams and entrepreneurial based work systems
• Familiarity with change management and root cause investigations
• 18+ years of age
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

Nice To Haves

• Certified Production and Inventory Manager through American Production and Inventory Control Society

Responsibilities

• Supports the VP / GM by providing hands-on assistance to each production facility in executing material planning and scheduling such that performance to plan is realized reliability and consistently within operational and cost effectiveness
• With oversight, prepares tactical material plan for replenishment and supply of components used in production
• Makes recommendations regarding scheduling and material planning processes to reduce waste, lead times and total cost
• Analyzes material inventory in terms of days of supply, cost, shelf life and storage space
• Confers with management, which includes maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for material planning and inventory management processes and systems
• Communicates with production sites, purchasing and finance material requirements and subsequent impact on inventory
• Assembles and analyzes data pertinent to inventory management, material planning and ERP system transactional accuracy
• Establishes and utilizes best practices for material planning and inventory management to ensure production schedules are achieved, that production schedules align with demand plan and that exception messages from ERP system reviewed and acted up in timely manner
• Recommends adjustments to schedule and/or alternative material usage to facilitate reliable and consistent production flow
• Publishes schedules to facilitate alignment of resources at production facilities for material receipt, incoming release, kitting, filling, visual inspection, labeling and packaging
• Provides subject matter expertise for inventory transactions and process flow within the ERP system
• Measures results from implemented processes and procedure associated with inventory management and material planning

Benefits

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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