Senior Supply Planner

CONMED Corporation • Largo, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Supply Planner for PMO (Precision Machining Operation) , you will be responsible for creating, sequencing, and managing the machining production schedule s to meet customer service levels, on-time delivery, and inventory targets while optimizing utilization of constrained resources (machines, tooling, labor/skills, fixtures). The role integrates finite capacity scheduling, monthly/quarterly rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP), and exception management across machines and secondary operations. This position serves as the control point between finished good supply planning, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and engineering . This is an onsite position in Largo, FL.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years in production scheduling or planning
• 2+ years experience within a machining or discrete manufacturing environment (CNC milling/turning, multi-axis, grinding, CMM/inspection)

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and finite-capacity scheduling/APS modules is preferred.
• Strong understanding of routing & BOM structures, setup/run standards, and work center calendars.
• Proficiency in capacity analysis (RCCP), constraint management (TOC/DBR), and lead-time compression techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and communicate trade-offs across Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent is preferred.
• Competence with Excel/Power BI or similar analytics tools for schedule visualization and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Convert the finished good supply plan into finite-capacity shop schedules by work center/machine, sequencing for minimal changeover, balanced load, and adherence to due dates.
• Manage daily constraints (machine downtime, tooling breaks, skill coverage, quality holds, material availability) and re-sequence work promptly to protect promise dates.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on deviations, rework routings, and NC dispositions to minimize schedule impact.
• Track WIP movement and achieve planned start/finish dates; lead daily tier meetings with machining supervisors to align priorities
• Perform material, labor and capacity reviews in conjunction with other factory management personnel as part of the ongoing production planning/release process. Surface and help drive the resolution of issues as they arise.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure position to inventory goals are maintained and inventory turns continue to improve.
• As required, compile and publish priorities for production in relation to finished good assembly needs and back order and ensure priorities are communicated and followed through execution.
• Ensure work orders are released in a timely manner by the established factory process (discrete planned MRP workorders, visual review, etc.) to meet established aggregate goals.
• Participate in the establishment of factory production goals through the monthly Resource Requirements Planning (RRP) process.
• Routinely review lot sizes, kanban’s, min/max, etc. to ensure the sizing is reasonable based on current production volumes and planning methodologies.
• Review and implement routine engineering change orders.
• Support m aint enance of accurate standard times, routings, and calendars with Industrial Engineering to reflect reality (setup, run, preventive maintenance, holidays).
• Work on other special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with Buyers/Planners on critical material constraints (bar stock, castings/forgings, inserts, coolant, specialty alloys) to align planned order release with lead times.
• Coordinate with Outside Processing (OP) providers (anodize, heat treat, coatings) to synchronize schedules and transit times.
• Own scheduling data integrity in ERP/MES: lead-time, batch sizes, calendars, queue times, and constraints.
• Use finite scheduling tools (ERP APS module or third-party) and visual management (Gantt charts, heijunka boards) for transparency.
• Analyze plan vs. actuals (start/finish adherence, cycle times, changeover durations) and drive CI actions (SMED, bottleneck exploitation, alternate routings).
• Create what-if scenarios for expedites , machine downtime, or demand surges; propose trade-offs (service vs. efficiency vs. inventory).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees