Production Planner

Colorcon Inc • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture. Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base. We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals. Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred and/or a minimum of three years of production demand planning experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with Oracle experience being preferred.
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills required for success with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) recommendations and monitor sales forecasting via Sales and Operations (S&OP) system regularly to prepare and align manufacturing production plant schedule.
• Optimize inventory levels by minimizing carrying costs while also supporting demand.
• Place timely orders of material to ensure consistent supply and provide forecasts to suppliers as needed.
• Oversee purchasing, material planning, supplier relationship and product life cycle.
• Understand and update system data, pricing and lead times.
• Maintain and manage communications between Supply Chain and Customer Service.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, customer care, and other departments.
• Maintain communication with Procurement for sourcing of raw materials.
• Maintain communication with Site Director and Regional Supply Chain Manager to align suggested production volumes for actual and budget.
• Communicate supply issues and shortages to key stakeholders.
• Manage third party tolling process for intermediate raw materials.
• Identify improvement opportunities within the material management process to reduce inventory and critical items, while also proactively contributing to cost saving initiatives.
• Calculate and report On-Time Shipment goal and metrics.
• Reports on quality & service complaints and follow-up on preventive and corrective actions in coordination with the Strategic Supplier Manager.
• Provide support and backup of other planning functions as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc support to Site Manager/Site Director.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program
• Employees have the choice between three medical plans
• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents
• Optional Vision Coverage
• Fitness and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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