Planner

Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association is looking for a Manufacturing Planner to plan and coordinate the workflow ensuring customer demand compliance. The role requires strong knowledge in manufacturing flow, excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish, and leadership capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1 to 3 years of experience in supply chain functions, particularly in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry. This position is vital for scheduling, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing flow and logistics.
• Minimum of one to three years of experience in planner function or supply chain related functions.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing workflow.
• Schedule operational planning and manage inventory supplies.
• Generate purchase requisitions and communicate with suppliers.

Skills

Manufacturing flow and logistics

MRPII knowledge

BPCS knowledge

Oral and written communication skills (English and Spanish)

Leadership

PC productivity tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and responsible

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Math, Science or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Description: Plans and coordinates the manufacturing workflow to assure customer demand are complied.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities

Accountable for:

• Scheduling (Proactive Operational Planning)
• Working Order Cycle
• Reporting Productions Metrics
• Communication & Negotiation- Schedule
• Raw Materials & Inserts Inventory Supplies
• WIP Management
• Finished Goods Management
• Supply Chain Performance Indicators Management and Improvement
• Agreeing MPS requirements for Manufacturing
• Printing & Publishing monthly MPS (four weeks before month)
• Preparing monthly detailed schedule
• Day to day capacity utilization Supply Chain advice
• Assuring Compliance with Laws & Regulations
• Generation of Purchases Requisition

Assists in:

• Determining 6-12 months line capacity
• Capacity Consumption projection (CCU) (1-5 years)
• Simulating Scenarios to capacity based in management inputs
• Labor cost (Budget/ Forecasting)
• Quarterly Forecast
• Unit RM Usage and Inventory Optimization
• Unit MRO, Including Spare Parts Inventory Optimization
• WIP and FG Inventories Targeting $'s
• Cost Modeling for Process Improvement
• Non-Conformance WIP Management
• Identifying resources availability for Manufacturing
• Production Line set-up
• Assuring production goals are achieved for Manufacturing
• Assuring Readiness of Manufacturing Requirements for the Product Transfer
• Reviewing shortage materials with suppliers
• Providing Direction & Capabilities to Work Unit

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and understanding of manufacturing flow and logistics
• Knowledge of MRPII, BPCS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Effective leadership
• Expert user of PC productivity tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, and responsible person

Experience

• Minimum of one to three years of experience performing the planner function or supply chain related functions in a medical device/pharmaceutical industry

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Math, Science or Industrial Engineering

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