Associate Planner

Description:
IVDR

Main Purpose of Role:
The Associate Planner performs production planning scheduling and inventory management with limited supervision to maintain adherence to production schedules.

Main Responsibilities:

• Analyze planning requirements and initiate appropriate action to support the production schedule and / or material demand.
• Plan order and manage inventory and materials.
• Serve as liaison with other departments to minimize impact on schedule(s). serve as point of contact for production and material related concerns and communications.
• This position is accountable for the following: support of the department through administrative and tactical execution of specific tasks as communicated by the department manager; contribute to short-term mid-range and long-term organizational goals; facilitation / execution of production planning and scheduling processes as well as material management.
• Errors or failures to achieve results may add cost and may impact the goals of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree ( 16 years) - an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Relevant work experience or exposure within a regulated environment to sufficiently demonstrate the core job responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to clearly concisely and accurately convey communications; Ability to form and develop interpersonal professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior; Ability to work independently and in groups; Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; critical-thinking skills; Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software; Ability to prioritize; - strong organizational and project management skills; Ability and aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives.