Production Planner I

MSD Careers•All, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner is responsible for aiding in the management of daily planning operations. This position will set production schedules, manage open work orders and oversee the full production cycle from incoming raw materials to quality control of finished goods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics or related field required
Additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 2 years experience in Production Planning
Experience running ERP/MRP Systems
Strong logistics fundamentals and analytical background
Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion
Track record of successful production planning, inventory management and executing metrics
Demonstrate working knowledge of cGMP, ISO and International regulations
Demonstrate understanding of MRB management
Experience on a change control board
Articulate experience with developing, implementing and maintaining production planning compliance
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of data
Effectively communicate production goals and expectations
Proficient in MS Office Suite; specifically MS Excel
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding research environment with changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Bio-tech sector
Experience with JD Edwards ERP/MRP System
APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) certification

Responsibilities

Create and maintain production schedules for operations
Create, coordinate and execute work orders
Monitor and react to system generated JDE MRP messages
Work with Purchasing to establish delivery dates from suppliers for work orders
Monitor and maintain inventory stock levels for all materials
Set up reorder points
Monitor and suggest cost saving measures through lot sizes and safety stock of all materials
Participate in the MRB change control process
Disposition products from a planning standpoint
Create plans to execute the change if it affects inventory and/or an order status
Participate in departmental meetings to provide input into the design and implementation of product quality planning systems and procedures
Interface with other departments on continuous improvement of production planning
Presentation of production results to colleagues and managers
Work closely with MRB Coordinator regarding non-conforming materials
Interface with internal customers
Aid in the development of planning policies and procedures
Monitor and report planning, inventory, and execution metrics
Perform special projects on request
Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements