Production Planner/Master Scheduler

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•$112,100 - $189,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner/Master Scheduler leads planning activities for Instrument or Systems Manufacturing lines, overseeing order fulfillment and inventory levels throughout the manufacturing process. The role manages critical NPI, sustaining, and other Operations projects, recommends process improvements, supports team members’ planning skills, and takes on strategic planning responsibilities to help the department scale with business needs. Working across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Shipping, Customer Service, and other teams, the planner balances production demand and supply needs with operational goals and Lean Manufacturing principles. The position addresses supply constraints, identifies risks and improvement opportunities, and communicates clearly with cross-functional groups and senior management. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but includes coaching and mentoring other employees.

Requirements

At least 2 years of SAP experience; SAP experience is mandatory.
Advanced MS Office skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macro recordings, data tables, charting, data sorting and segregation, and formula auditing.
At least 5 years of experience in a progressive manufacturing environment.
Expert knowledge of production planning and supply chain management.
Ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal settings, communicate clearly and concisely, respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management.
Advanced SAP/ERP experience, including troubleshooting IT issues with little or no assistance from business applications and leading department transaction-code customizations or enhancements for business needs.
Ability to communicate succinctly and in an organized manner in English and Spanish.
Ability to work independently with judgment under general supervision from senior management.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, attention to detail, independent problem-solving ability, and adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
A four-year degree in Business Management or Engineering is preferred, not required.

Nice To Haves

APICS certification.
Experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or a similar regulated industry, including working knowledge of ISO and regulatory restrictions.
Exposure to low-volume, high-complexity capital equipment or high-volume, low-complexity products.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned NPI and sustaining projects at strategic and tactical levels; evaluate current processes and recommend improvements.
Mentor and train team members in NPI and sustaining planning; lead creation or updates of work instructions and Departmental Operating Procedures.
Lead and support department or organizational projects, building consensus, monitoring scope and timelines, tracking variances and contingencies, and escalating issues when necessary.
Engage Manufacturing teams in continuous improvement and ensure projects are identified, prioritized, and implemented effectively and on time.
Identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning supply chain processes with production plan milestones and targets; communicate effects on Finished Goods Inventory continuity.
Apply planning concepts and principles to develop solutions to problems, particularly supply constraints.
Perform capacity analysis for what-if scenarios, forecast changes, and production growth planning.
Maintain department metrics, analyze trends and results, and drive corrective actions when needed.
Provide subject-matter expertise and direction to NPI programs and projects supporting transitions to sustaining manufacturing lines.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering to review proposed changes, establish Engineering Change Order affectivity, and execute ECO implementation requirements.
Support production activities and help ensure maximum line uptime.
Identify and manage potential line shortages by analyzing build schedules, shortage reports, on-hand inventory, and supplier delivery information.
Develop communication relationships with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Shipping, and Customer Service to manage supply and demand.
Resolve work order variances, determine and track root causes, and work with Cost Accounting during month-end close.
Monitor and adjust planning parameters in SAP.