Production Planner/Master Scheduler 3

Our Client, an American Biotechnology company, is looking for a Production Planner/Master Scheduler 3 for their Sunnyvale, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Support production activities and ensure maximum line up-time
• Resolve work order variances, and determine/track root cause. Work with Cost Accounting for month end close
• Monitor and adjust planning parameters in SAP
• Monitor and fix WO’s errors in SAP
• Parameter review for all finished good and WIP part numbers, ensuring accurate part planning and minimum inventory levels.
• Follow up urgent lots to ensure they make it for the scheduled shipment
• Identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning supply chain processes with production plan milestones/targets. Illuminate impact to supply continuity for Finished Goods Inventory (FGI).
• Applying knowledge of concepts and principles of planning to develop solutions to a variety of problems, particularly with supply constraints.
• Perform capacity analysis in to support what-if scenarios, forecast changes, and plan for production growth.
• Maintain department metrics; analyze trends and results. Drive appropriate corrective actions where needed.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering to review proposed changes and establish Engineering Change Order (ECO) affectivity.  Execute ECO implementation requirements.
• Determine and manage potential line shortages by analyzing build schedules, shortage reports, on hand inventory reports and supplier delivery information
• Develop communication relationship with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Shipping, and Customer Service to manage supply and demand
• Act as a liaison to integrate new product into existing manufacturing processes

• Minimum 3 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of GMP’s and previous work experience in a medical manufacturing environment is a plus
• Computer literate and working knowledge of SAP
• Advanced MS Office skills, understanding of vlookup, Pivot tables, macro recordings, data tables, charting, data sorting segregation and formula auditing.
• Required Education and Training
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ business administration preferred.
• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience desired
• APICS certification a plus.

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities