Production Planner

AVITA Medical Americas, LLC•Ventura, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

AVITA Medical® is a therapeutic acute wound care company focused on transforming how patients heal. We develop and deliver innovative technologies that harness the body’s own healing capabilities to accelerate recovery and improve clinical outcomes. Our flagship technology, RECELL®, uses a patient’s own skin to create Spray-On Skin™ at the point of care, enabling faster healing for patients with serious wounds, including burns and trauma. In the U.S., we also bring forward advanced wound care solutions such as Cohealyx® and PermeaDerm®, expanding our ability to support clinicians across the continuum of care. At AVITA Medical, we are united by a shared purpose: to help patients heal faster - and to make a meaningful difference when it matters most. Position Summary The Production Planner is responsible for all aspects of production planning for company products and assemblies at the Ventura site; to meet customer needs and comply with quality and regulatory requirements. This role works with the Supply Chain Manager and Production Manager to support the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process, drives the production build plan and monitors its execution.

Requirements

BS/BA in Production Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Business, and/or equivalent work experience.
5+ years’ relevant work experience in supply chain related fields preferably in Production Planning and Inventory Management.
Experience in the medical device industry is desirable.
Advanced knowledge of production planning, MRP and inventory management.
Proficient in MS Office with advanced skills in MS Excel.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (D365) or other ERP systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing procedures, specifications, Bill of Materials (BOMs), spreadsheets, and reports.
Ability to operate in a dynamic environment with the flexibility to conform to shifting priorities, competing demands and timelines.
Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task while showing excellence in performing all other responsibilities and activities.
Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate teamwork and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Supply Chain Manager or designee to plan production builds via the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process.
Manages and drives a production build plan for all assemblies and finished goods.
Issues work orders per production build plan as well as engineering requirements.
Monitors status of Work in Progress (WIP) including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of potential build problems.
Maintains material master planning parameters (lead time, yield, safety stocks) to keep optimal inventory levels.
Reviews the success of internal processes and identifies areas for improvement.
Collaborates with internal customers (Finance, Quality, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Production) and provides a high level of customer service.
Reports to management periodically, both formally and informally, on production status and performance data.
Understands and reinforces within the areas of responsibility the fundamentals and principles of GDP (Good Documentation Practice) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
Supports company goals and objectives.
Comply with policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements.
May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.