Nissha Medical Technologies is seeking a Senior Planner who will be responsible for planning production and purchasing products in a mixed-mode, capital intensive environment, while balancing demand of the products with supply.
Essential Functions
- Develop detailed production plans for specific products in quantity and timing to support the Production Plan as developed for the aggregated Marketing Groups generating requirements in the assigned area using a two-level master schedule.
- Lead for supply and demand picture on assigned commodities working closely with all operation’s groups, sales, and marketing to create a schedule for short to long term planning.
- React to the increase variation from forecast and/or customer demand to take the appropriate actions within the supply chain.
- Review of part availability and capacity based on demand to support assigned product lines on a 3-month rolling schedule.
- Scheduling material and load on all product lines based on MRP requirements to support the demand and forecast; including date and rescheduling maintenance.
- Maximize inventory turns and minimize inventory carrying cost.
- Facilitate Production Schedule Meetings for assigned product lines.
- Review and make recommendations to balance capacity versus load.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement and MRP enhancements.
- Support ERP projects for data clean up, implementation, and sustainment.
- Provide Customer Service with valid available to promise dates.
- Interact with the Production Team and Buyers to ensure that production schedules can be executed in the planned time frame regarding capacity and material availability.
- Develop and perform maintenance to parameters necessary to support inventory and service level objectives.
Requirements
- 4 year College Degree or minimum of 5 years planning experience
- Above average verbal and written communication skills.
- APICS certification preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, team player, results oriented in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer Service interface desired.
- Intermediate to Advanced PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing).
- Advanced ERP Background
- Continuous Improvement
- Apply Stocking, Forecasting, and Make to Order strategies
- Capacity vs Load Analysis
- Supply versus Demand review
Great benefits offered including medical, dental , 401K, education assistance, and more!
Nissha Medical Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Nissha Medical Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you need assistance with completing the online application process, please call NMT at (716) 847-7592.
