Production Planner II

We have an opportunity for Production Planner II based in San Diego CA. In this role responsible for ensuring all aspects of a conference tradeshow event or symposium is well-planned and run smoothly from securing the location to planning managing the organizations appearance and evaluating attendance through metrics-based reporting. They will attend develop and carry out the trade show/event plan and prepare for and manage individual shows/events.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Interpret and modify ERP system to generate proper demand for manufactured and purchased parts
• Perform Capacity Requirements Planning including the setup and maintenance of work centers and on-going analysis of outputs
• Review actual sales performance against available inventory and establish Production and QC priorities
• Contribute to and implement solutions to reduce inventory levels work order transactions and improve planning efficiency
• Ensure various work center activities result in minimum work order rescheduling high utilization of work center capacities and level loading
• Prepare and transact work orders and ensure availability of materials
• Ensure communication regarding the status of work orders inventory levels and projects
• Coordinate planning activities with affected departments to ensure project milestones are achieved on-time
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job; has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility including product design verification and validation manufacturing and testing activities
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Other duties as assigned according to the changing needs of the business

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS
• Minimum two to five years related experience
• Microsoft Office Suite expertise (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Experienced in using and maintaining MRP2/ERP2 systems; JDE SAP and/or Sage preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Adaptable and willing to take on multiple new tasks and responsibilities
• Independent collaborative self-starter with the ability to make appropriate quality-related decisions in real time
• Process orientated logical analytical meticulous highly organized and able to analyze data & implement solutions

PREFFERED

• Biotech or Med Device experience
• Knowledgeable of federal and other regulations e.g. QSRs ISO ISO 13485 CMDR
• APICS/CPIM certification
• MRP/ERP implementation and/or Advanced Planning System implementation experience highly desirable
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment while satisfying individual responsibilities and objectives

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