Production Planner
Core
Coordinate production and material scheduling to maintain supply levels, ensure manufacturing execution, and support new product launches for medical device manufacturing.
Role type
Production Planner
Builds
Production schedules and material plans for medical device manufacturing
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production planning, Material scheduling, Inventory management, KPI analysis, SAP/MRP systems, Root cause analysis, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Blue Yonder), Data analysis, Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt, Cost accounting, Contract management
Technologies
SAP, MRP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Own shift-level production planning and prioritization; Manage material consumption and inventory levels; Communicate supply health and operational plans; Execute production planning activities within SAP/MRP; Troubleshoot master production scheduling and MRP issues; Lead daily/weekly planning meetings; Analyze and report on planning KPIs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC