JT197 - SPECIALIST PRODUCTION PLANNER

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, where your expertise will drive excellence in manufacturing. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, focusing on demand planning and supply chain optimization. You will analyze and report on performance metrics, develop planning models, and provide mentorship to enhance departmental efficiency. With a commitment to continuous improvement, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a world-class manufacturing environment. If you are passionate about logistics and planning, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in planning and supply chain.
• Proficient in SAP and managing supplier communications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand and supply requirements with minimal supervision.
• Track monthly performance metrics to improve output quality.
• Educate on planning processes to enhance communication pathways.

Skills

SAP

Raw Materials Planning

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Project Participation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Rapid Response

Job description

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated, and enthusiastic individual to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing to a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform work planning demand and supply requirements with minimal supervision.
2. Analyze, consolidate, and report demand to management, co-workers, and customers.
3. Develop multiple scenarios to assist in driving long-range plans and capacity analysis.
4. Maintain excellent communication lines with all sources of demand.
5. Use credibility, planning knowledge, and expertise to influence demand processes as appropriate.
6. Track and analyze monthly performance metrics and reports to help improve the quality of outputs.
7. Develop and provide monthly planning models for all products, implementing inventory control and process development techniques to minimize variability and maximize production utilization.
8. Manage the expedition of product releases to alleviate inventory shortages through business management and departmental correspondence.
9. Represent PPIC on current and new Product/Operations Development Teams to ensure product manufacturability, efficient production methods, and plant efficacy.
10. Perform other functions as assigned. Provide training on planning processes, functions, and procedures to intra- and inter-departmental staff.
11. Educate and inform on planning and product decision-making processes to improve communication pathways within PPIC and related departments.
12. Understand how PPIC fits within logistics and business processes to identify development opportunities and promote continuous improvement.
13. Provide leadership, guidance, mentorship, and training to other planners to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
14. Represent PPIC in cross-functional teams and projects as directed by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing requisitions and PO conversions in SAP.
• Experience in Raw Materials Planning.
• Experience with Rapid Response (preferred).
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Ability to manage supplier communication and escalation regarding PO issues such as delivery delays, discrepancies, and missing documents.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience participating in projects.
• Knowledge of Smartsheet or similar reporting tools for metrics.
• Availability for 1st shift (8 hours).

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.