Project Execution - Planner/Buyer
Core
Client-facing operations professional responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring material movement and manufacturing activities throughout the project execution lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC project execution planner/buyer
Builds
Project delivery schedules and material readiness for manufacturing
Domain
Industrial manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing planning, Production scheduling, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Capacity planning, Supply chain coordination, Contract manufacturer management, Inventory planning, ERP systems (SAP), Microsoft Excel, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Industrial/manufacturing setup experience, Multi-vendor environment exposure
Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing plans based on project schedules and customer delivery commitments; Plan, schedule, and monitor movement of materials through the production cycle; Coordinate manufacturing readiness before release of projects to production; Ensure execution plans align with material availability and production capacity; Monitor project progress and escalate risks affecting delivery schedules; Support recovery plans; Determine material requirements from engineering and production schedules; Coordinate material availability with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Logistics; Monitor shortages, long lead-time items, and critical materials; Create resolution of supply constraints affecting project schedules; Evaluate and select Contract Manufacturers based on capacity, infrastructure readiness, technical capability, quality, and delivery performance; Allocate projects to suitable Contract Manufacturers based on requirements and available capacity; Monitor workload distribution and manufacturing progress at Contract Manufacturer sites; Conduct periodic reviews to ensure schedule adherence; Assess manufacturing floor loading and resource availability; Coordinate production schedules with manufacturing teams; Find and address bottlenecks affecting project completion; Partner with Project Managers to establish clear and achievable execution plans; Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams; Develop relationships with Contract Manufacturers and suppliers; Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation actions to partners; Evaluate Contract Manufacturer performance against Measurements; Participate in supplier performance reviews and business evaluations; Support onboarding of new Contract Manufacturers; Provide recommendations for project allocation and sourcing decisions
