Planning & Logistics Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for site master data processes to ensure accurate and timely creation and maintenance of master data in the ERP system, in accordance with local and global requirements.
• The material planner drives the tactical purchasing process for all materials to ensure availability and feasibility of the execution plan in accordance with site inventory policy.
• Set up and perform complex local and global master data configuration, and establish process, guidelines, business matrix, and SLA timelines in a GxP environment in adherence to compliance.
• Become a subject matter expert in the assigned area of work, support data collection and reporting of KPIs, logistics, and WAndD; ensure all logistic processes proceed in a timely, high-quality, efficient, and effective manner in full compliance with all laws and supply‑chain management policies and procedures.
• Identify and drive continuous‑improvement projects.
• Ensure material availability in line with the approved production plan.
• Oversee daily MRP for all BOM materials, analyze requirements, and manage purchase orders.
• Own MRP‑relevant data and material technical specifications in the ERP system, ensuring no purchase orders are passed due to system errors.
• Manage purchased‑item complaints and returns to suppliers.
• Provide a load‑balanced dispatch list for incoming materials to the warehouse and quality department, ensuring alignment with production needs.
• Control and follow‑up on supplier service‑level indicators: quality OTIF and lead‑time violations.
• Lead action plans to achieve supplier delivery performance targets and continuous improvement.
• Influence and connect relevant stakeholders to accelerate system issue resolution and manage daily MRP exception messages and follow‑up.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Inventory management, gap analysis, cost efficiency, and efficiency of supply processes, as well as standard master data KPIs (completeness, consistency, accuracy).
• On‑time, in‑full delivery of business basics (budgets, quality compliance, etc.) and customer service level (OTIF).

• 2‑3 years of experience.
• Operations management and execution.
• Project management.
• Collaboration across boundaries.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365‑preferred).
• Customer relationship management.
• Knowledge of relevant tools and systems.
• Inventory management.
• Demand planning.
• Order management.
• Supply planning.
• Transportation.
• Brand stewardship.
• Shift and timing:
  Wednesday to Saturday, 3:30 PM to 1:00 AM.

Healthcare insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the month following 60 days of continuous full‑time employment. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees and dependents a dental plan through Met Life. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the month following 60 days of continuous full‑time employment.

Vision insurance:
Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the month following 60 days of continuous full‑time employment.

401(k) plan:
Synectics offers all employees 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) plan on the first of the month following at least one calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal‑opportunity employer.