Value Stream Planner II

Job Summary

The Value Stream Planner II to coordinate and expedite production according to demand and quality standards. This position will ensure our products are produced on time for distribution. Applicant should be well-versed in production procedures, well organized, and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create Production orders in the ERP system.
• Production Order Follow-up for on time delivery of production requirements.
• Prioritize and Expedite Production Orders
• Monitor Material Sell-by and Expiration Dating
• Review and schedule product replenishments to meet the master production schedule and satisfy manufacturing production targets.
• Proficiency with performing strategic inventory calculations to optimize production capacity and inventory levels.
• Work independently to review and manage assigned lab(s) production schedule/ plan for production including demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels in ERP system to ensure that inventories are well stocked and all products are updated.
• Review ERP Reorder messages and/or MRP suggestions and take appropriate actions
• Request material transfers when material is available
• Communicate timely responses to company departments/divisions in relation to; emails, ETA requests, scheduling, work order information requests.
• Recommend material for disposition(s) based on "Sell-by" dating and or "Expiration" dates.
• Coordinate production schedule with production departments.
• Release Work Orders based on demand, material availability and work center capacity.
• Work Closely with Production, QC, Customer Service and Procurement groups to coordinate material and resource requirements for the production plan.
• Review ERP Reorder Point messages and/or MRP suggestions and take appropriate actions
• Optimize material stocking levels for sell-by and expiration dates and take appropriate actions (retest, extend, use up) to minimize obsolescence/scrap.
• Determine MRP system settings to support product inventory targets and strategies.
• Propose alternate activities to resolve Backorders.
• Analyze, update and maintain complex spreadsheets. Generate reports and metrics.
• Create and maintain documentation (SOP's, Forms, Checklists) to ensure all processes are documented
• Ensures compliance with company and department policies, procedures, checklists.
• Create KPI metrics for planning and manufacturing analysis.
• Track KPI metrics for reporting to planning team.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.
• Manage special projects or responsibilities as may be required.

• innovate
  - Be better, keep improving, be more efficient, creative, and be in the forefront of development
• Aspire
  - Have desire, purpose, and ambition challenging ourselves to push the limits and reach new heights
• Collaborate
  - Foster teamwork, common goals, selflessness, communication and mutual support
• Transform
  - Adapt, learn, re-invent and change for future development and growth

• BA or equivalent work experience in the areas of:
  Business Administration, Science, Operations Supply Chain or related field.
• 4 - 6 years Production Planning experience required
• 2 years of experience in an ISO
  13485 environment.

• Prior production planning experience utilizing ERP/MRP Systems
• Prior experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics NAV
• Prior experience handling multiple product lines with high volume and high mix of SKU's
• Ability to multi-task, work at a fast pace and handle a high volume workload.
• Prior experience managing products with expiration dating
• Familiar with ISO or GMP regulatory compliance requirements
• Prior experience in life science, biotechnology industry or process manufacturing industry
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma, JIT, Kanban concepts

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. Occasional exposure to a laboratory and warehouse environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.

The pay range for this full-time position is a salary 68,500. USD Annually. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for a new hire in this position. The pay offered to the successful candidate will take into account internal equity, work location, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Please note that base pay is only one part of our total compensation package and is…