Production & Supply Planner

Images that Matter. With Teams that Matter.

Carestream is a global provider of medical imaging systems and solutions; x-ray imaging systems for non-destructive testing; and contract manufacturing.

And the work we do matters. Our products and solutions help make everyday heroes days a little easier, improve patients' lives, and makes a difference in our communities. And it couldn't be done without our team of hard-working, talented and caring individuals.

We are proud to have been recognized by our employees and alumni as one of America's Best Midsize Employers and America's Best Employers for Engineers.

Compensation: $63,200 - $82,000 per year

* This range reflects Carestream's good faith estimate to pay fairly as starting wage. Offers will be tailored within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process, as well as geographic market differentials for the position.

The NDT Production & Supply Planner is responsible for balancing supply with customer demand, scheduling and coordinating the flow of work for manufacturing, analyzing sales trends and forecasting based on historical trends, managing the allocation and distribution of finished goods, managing slow‑moving inventory and product availability issues, supporting discontinuations and source‑of‑supply changes. This position requires a customer focused mindset and the ability to work across functional boundaries while supporting change and improvement.

• Communicates with customers and regional contacts to understand and outline monthly requirements.
• Reviews sales trends and historical customer orders and supports future forecast requirements for product line(s).
• Coordinates with all cross functional teams (manufacturing, purchasing, logistics) as needed to set and execute monthly manufacturing plan to achieve company goals and initiatives.
• Works closely with Buyers to ensure proper forecasts are loaded for procurement; materials are readily available to accommodate monthly demand and meet the needs for production scheduling.
• Identify potential supply and demand risks and escalat significant issues.
• Monitors allocation and distribution of finished goods to meet customer requirements.
• Monitors slow moving inventory and ensures products meet the dating requirement at the time of shipment from the warehouse.
• Proactively reports problems regarding products, material availability and product dating issues.
• Maintain and update approved planning parameters in ERP/SAP.
• Participates in Manufacturing Demand & Operations Planning (D&OP) process.
• Completes special projects as needed including but not limited to new product launches, portfolio rationalization, discontinuance, and source of supply changes.
• Provides purchasing support as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a supply chain OR High School diploma and a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience, plus 4 years of experience in supply chain support role.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning principles and processes, including MRP, inventory management, demand and supply planning, and production planning.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to balance customer requirements with operational capabilities, inventory objectives, and business priorities.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate multiple variables, and make sound planning decisions considering customer demand, business priorities, engineering changes, inventory, and supplier capabilities.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and planning functionality.
• Ability…