Production Planner

Production Planner

Colorcon is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture.

Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania.

Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base.

We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals.

Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated

Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making

Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can

Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals

Customer Focus: We put our customers' needs at the heart of everything we do

Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate

Our People Enjoy a Wide Offering of Employee Benefits, including but not limited to:

• All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program

• Employees have the choice between three medical plans

• 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents

• Optional Vision Coverage

• Fitness and Wellness Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR)

• Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year

• 401(k) Company Matching

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position Summary

The Production Planner is responsible for overseeing production orders through the production and fulfillment process to maximize effective communication, improve On-Time Shipment (OTS) and escalate any risks as required. The Production Planner will manage internal communication, data analysis and scenario planning. Additionally, this role is responsible for performing monthly duties regarding data gathering, metrics, trends and analysis. Priority focus is to improve the OTS, S&OP analysis and increase the value that Colorcon can offer to our customers. This role is expected to support the Suglet product from the Stoughton, WI manufacturing site in the same manner.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Analyze Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) recommendations and monitor sales forecasting via Sales and Operations (S&OP) system regularly to prepare and align manufacturing production plant schedule.
• Optimize inventory levels by minimizing carrying costs while also supporting demand.
• Place timely orders of material to ensure consistent supply and provide forecasts to suppliers as needed.
• Oversee purchasing, material planning, supplier relationship and product life cycle.
• Understand and update system data, pricing and lead times.
• Maintain and manage communications between Supply Chain and Customer Service.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, customer care, and other departments.
• Maintain communication with Procurement for sourcing of raw materials.
• Maintain communication with Site Director and Regional Supply Chain Manager to align suggested production volumes for actual and budget.
• Communicate supply issues and shortages to key stakeholders.
• Manage third party tolling process for intermediate raw materials.
• Identify improvement opportunities within the material management process to reduce inventory and critical items, while also proactively contributing to cost saving initiatives.
• Calculate and report On-Time Shipment goal and metrics.
• Reports on quality & service complaints and follow-up on preventive and corrective actions in coordination with the Strategic Supplier Manager.
• Provide support and backup of other planning functions as needed.
• Provide ad-hoc support to Site Manager/Site Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred and/or a minimum of three years of production demand planning experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required, with Oracle experience being preferred.
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills required for success with minimal supervision

Working Location

• Position reports to the Indianapolis facility and is primarily an on-site position.
• Working remotely from a home office will be facilitated when applicable and is at the manager's discretion.
• Travel: Up to 10% annual travel to WI required.

Location:

3702 E. 21st St.

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46218

United States

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