Job Description: Position Summary: + Hybrid supply planning and inventory management responsibilities: Responsible for planning all aspects of production using a MRP II Database. + Initiate work orders and maintain accurate database. Includes interaction with other departments to ensure that company objectives are met for business revenues and customer satisfaction. + Run meetings to update management. + Work on complex analysis for determination of situations to ensure most cost effective means of manufacturing. + Perform outbound & inbound material handling, cycle counting and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Key Responsibilities: + Oversee the filing and packing scheduling process, ensuring accurate and timely execution. + Prioritize the scheduling of orders based on customer requirements, production capacity and inventory levels. + Collaborate with value stream cross functional teams to follow up on bulk schedule and ensure timely availability of necessary materials and resources. + Monitor and analyze production data to identify scheduling bottlenecks and to optimize efficiency. + Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve any scheduling conflicts or issues that may arise. + Maintain accurate and up-to-date scheduling records and documentation. + Maintains the MRP, production plan and planning parameters for established products. + Monitors production plans/forecasts and recommends changes to management. + Support interdepartmental communication relating to several groups such as: Planning, value stream leaders, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Customer Service and Shipping + Track/expedite critical raw materials shortage with purchasing/receiving/RMQC that prevent Work order to start on time. + Act on ERP recommendations and exceptions, internal business knowledge (Forecasts), current inventory levels and product lead time; to initiate, schedule and maintain work orders. + Able to provide lead time estimation based on knowledge of product build difficulties, expected true lead time, potential roadblocks. + Responsible for preparing information and data for tiered meeting. + Responsible for ISO and QSR compliance and improvement initiatives within reporting department. + Responsible for meeting key metrics and goals to ensure stated service and inventory levels are maintained while minimizing backorders. + Interface with manufacturing managers/supervisors to coordinate and prioritize product availability to support desired service level. + Be a key point of contact for work order issue resolution. + Performs other related duties and assignments as required. + Proactively managing inventory level based on different service level. + Perform planning duties as assigned by the supervisor or as required to meet the needs of the job. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: + BA/BS in Life Science, supply chain or Business-related degree + Minimum 5-7 years related experience in production or supply planning, preferably in medical device industry. + Experience with Inventory Control a plus + Familiarity with an ERP system, QAD or SAP, strongly preferred. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detail-oriented individual with a strong ability to multi-task. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. + Interacts equally well with all employees utilizing strong interpersonal skills + Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills. Exact Schedule - 8am-5pm M-F - fully onsite