Planner

This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow within the company. You will work closely with the Planning Administrators and interact with various departments to identify and overcome challenges, manage customer expectations, and maintain a steady production schedule.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned production area and plan corresponding product portfolio.
• Evaluate incoming customer orders for plant capability and material availability.
• Create weekly production schedules in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Strive for zero back orders and improve On Time In Full shipping performance.
• Maintain the MRP data on the system for assigned products and areas.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Artwork to manage BOM changes according to customer requirements.
• Communicate with internal customer representatives about delivery dates, order status, etc.
• Prepare supply chain metrics weekly and report potential bottlenecks and issues.
• Report to senior management on Planning KPIs.
• Chair routine and ad hoc planning and scheduling meetings.
• Manage inventory at Intermediate and Finished Goods levels according to stock holding policies.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others.
• Proactive and positive attitude.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new responsibilities and challenges.
• Self-starter and able to work on own initiative.
• Relevant qualification or studying for APICS.
• Experience in a planning or scheduling role within a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of EU GMP and US FDA Guidelines.

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