Production Planner

Merck Gruppe; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry seeks a Production Planner to enhance supply chain efficiency in St. Louis. The selected candidate will create operational schedules, analyze inventory forecasts, and collaborate with various teams to achieve customer service goals while optimizing costs. This role demands strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain planning, proficiency in SAP, and a detail-oriented approach to manage complex processes effectively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience of Supply Chain Planning is required.
• 1+ years’ experience with SAP is necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating operational schedules based on throughput and customer service.
• Analyzes inventory and forecast status for superior customer service.
• Identifies scheduling constraints and tests methods to improve efficiency.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: No
Department: LS-SC-DLPT3 Supply Chain Management
Recruiter:Tina Ceci

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role:

Production Planner role is responsible for reviewing demand plans at both global and local levels. The position collaborates with Operations and Supply Network Planning teams to integrate customer demand into planning systems. Supports the development of operational schedules that align with customer service goals and sales growth objectives, while minimizing overall inventory costs. Additionally, compiles reports and performance metrics to ensure the business has effective feedback loops for tracking progress against key objectives. Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Create operational schedules based on throughput, customer service, and all other company and/or departmental goals
• Experienced in using SAP /APO or similar scheduling software to optimize production schedules as well spreadsheets and databases. Maintain and audit key SAP planning master data. Including, lot size, lead time, MRP controllers, special procurement keys, schedule margin key and purchasing type
• Analyzes planned orders, material requirements, and system designs with consideration for their impact on the global Millipore Sigma supply chain. Converts planned orders into purchase requisitions or process orders as needed
• Identify scheduling constraints and test various methods and strategies to reduce or eliminate those constraints (i.e. bulk size, availability, fill time, warehouse space) Ensure a balanced load of work for packaging while allowing for flexibility with Bulk orders and minimizing WIP to ensure low cycle times
• Collaborate with purchasing and production to ensure bulk availability and packaging requirements. Also, work with global and operational planning teams as needed to ensure planning designs and requirements are coordinated across the entire supply chain
• Analyze inventory and forecast status to provide superior customer service
• Analyzes reports and participates in projects to eliminate backorders, optimize inventory and increase customer service
• Evaluate, test, recommend and/or implement changes that could improve service, cycle time, throughput efficiency, inventory levels, etc. Understanding of complex processes from beginning to end and all steps in detail to perform trouble shooting and process improvement effectively

Physical Attributes:

• Work will primarily take place in an office (cubicle), laboratory, and/or warehouse environment
• Able to comfortably view, interpret, and process information on a computer monitor for extended periods during regular working hours
• Ability to work effectively in environments with background noise

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years’ experience of Supply Chain Planning
• 1+ years’ experience with SAP

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
• Current APICS Certification

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel

• Experience ISO standards (in relation to preparing documents)
• Experience in basic scheduling techniques and material requirements planning knowledge
• Mathematical, organizational, spreadsheet, database management, problem solving, communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and training
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
• Effectively communicate at various levels of the business
• High sense of urgency
• Extremely organized and detail oriented
• Good judgment and analytical skills

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.