Specialist II, Production Planning; Master

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and looking for candidates who share that commitment.

As a member of our team, you will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

• Master Production Planning
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  Develop and maintain a rolling 12‑month Master Production Plan (MPP) aligned with demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and business priorities; incorporate considerations such as NBS ranking, labor availability, equipment capacity, and material constraints; identify risks to the revenue plan and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership; continuously adjust plans based on changes in demand, supply constraints, or business priorities.
• Production Scheduling
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  Translate the master production plan into detailed weekly production schedules; communicate priorities to internal manufacturing teams and external processors; provide regular status updates on production performance, risks, and recovery plans.
• Inventory Management
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  Establish and manage finished goods inventory targets, including safety stock levels by SKU/pack size; conduct regular supply‑demand balancing to ensure alignment with business objectives; partner with Purchasing to align raw material inventory with the production plan; monitor and drive performance against inventory turns and working capital targets.
• Customer Delivery & Services (OTD):
  Confirm order fulfillment commitments based on capacity and material availability; adjust customer lead times as needed to reflect current operating conditions; drive performance toward On‑Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
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  Track actual performance against the Master Production Plan; identify gaps, root causes, and corrective actions; support monthly demand review and forecast alignment discussions; provide timely and accurate reporting of key supply chain metrics.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
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  Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Operations to achieve business objectives; lead and support S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes; present supply plan scenarios, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Systems & Data Management
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  Maintain accurate master data in ERP and planning systems; develop subject‑matter expertise (SME‑level) in planning tools; drive continuous improvement in planning processes and data quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM certification preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Master Scheduling, preferably in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems;
  Advanced Planning Systems preferred.

• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning processes (demand, supply, inventory).
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

If you are interested in being part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.