Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling: Create and manage detailed production schedules for manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Capacity Planning: Analyze production capacity and constraints; recommend adjustments to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
• Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability for scheduled production.
• Demand Alignment: Translate demand plans into executable manufacturing schedules, considering lead times, frozen periods, and resource availability.
• Master Data Management: Maintain and update planning‑related master data (e.g., item attributes, lead times, BOMs, routings) in Oracle to ensure accurate and efficient system performance.
• Planning Parameter Optimization: Review and apply recommended planning parameters in Oracle (e.g., safety stock, min/max levels, lot sizes) to improve schedule accuracy and reduce exceptions.
• Performance Monitoring: Track adherence to production plans, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with supply chain, quality, and operations teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements in planning accuracy, cycle time reduction, and resource utilization.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field; 3+ years of experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and planning tools; experience in regulated manufacturing environments preferred; APICS certification a plus.
• Communication: Strong oral, written, and electronic communication skills; ability to work cross‑functionally in fast‑paced environments.
• Analytical & Problem‑Solving: Proficient in data analysis, especially Excel; must demonstrate proactive problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Organizational: Highly organized, able to multi‑task, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple priorities.
• Quality Knowledge: Working knowledge of QSR and GMP requirements.
• System Proficiency: Experience with MRO/ERP systems, Oracle R12 a plus; proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Computer, telephone, fax, copy machine, and general office equipment.

• Must sit, listen, speak, and write/type for most of the workday.
• Must travel domestically and internationally by car or airplane as needed.
• Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to use a computer (keyboard, mouse, monitor).

Less than 5% travel required.

Salary range: $62,000.00 - $85,000.00 USD. Total compensation may include base pay, bonus, commission, equity, or other variable compensation. Eligible for company‑sponsored benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, business accident insurance, group legal insurance, and 401(k) savings plan.

Integra Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.