Senior Production Planner

Heraeus; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global technology group as a Senior Production Planner in Chandler, Arizona. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the Master Schedule production across various manufacturing areas, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to production objectives. Your expertise in materials management and proficiency in SAP will be crucial as you coordinate with multiple departments to streamline operations and support our commitment to quality and sustainability. This innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an exciting place to advance your career.

Benefits

Attractive compensation

Top-notch benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials management or planning in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in MRP and ERP systems with real-time scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Master Schedule production in SAP for manufacturing areas.
• Coordinate manufacturing order management and inventory monitoring.
• Process Purchase Requisitions for raw material requirements.

Skills

Materials Management

Production Planning

SAP

Microsoft Office

Capacity Planning

MRP and ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor of Science

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Production Planner Location Chandler - Arizona Permanent Full Time

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Conamic

We are one of the leading materials specialists for the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-grade materials such as ceramics and novel composites. Our innovative products enable the production of state-of-the-art semiconductor chips or medical lasers for minimally invasive surgical procedures through flexible optical fibers. As a global player with over 1,400 employees, we have sites in the USA, UK, Germany, China and Korea. Our ambition is to become a leader on the topic of sustainability in our energy-intensive industry.

Your role and responsibilities:

1. Maintain and support the site Master Schedule production of each manufacturing area in SAP. Maintains status over orders in process to remain informed of manufacturing stage and, when needed, initiates the necessary steps to maintain conformity with schedules.
2. Participates in planning and establishing overall production objectives with consideration given to existing workload, orders, stock, parts requirements, shipping dates, and sales forecasts.
3. Coordinates manufacturing order management, interfacing with Customer Service/Sales to turn customer orders and forecasts into manufacturing orders, determine quantity and batch size of all orders and monitor finished goods inventory.
4. Issue the Production Orders to the area to match the schedule.
5. Update Gemba board in each area daily on schedules completed and complete monthly KPIs on each area schedule attainment.
6. Process Purchase Requisitions for raw material requirements while ensuring raw material is available to meet schedule.
7. Coordinates schedules with other departments for lead-time required for procurement of tools and materials, subcontracting, to avoid costly delays, customer dissatisfaction, and complaints, as directed by the Planner/Buyer. Manage Kanban and order requirements for production area consumables to meet schedules.
8. Ensure WIP pipeline is healthy to support forecast delivery plan.

What is required for this role:

1. Bachelor of Science is strongly preferred; High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, planning and/or purchasing in a manufacturing environment preferred.
3. Experience with MRP and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, just-in-time or pull supply systems, using real-time computer scheduling system required.
4. Capacity Planning.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.
6. Knowledge of SAP preferred.

Curious? Apply now!

Diversity is at the core of our Vision, Mission, and Values. Heraeus is committed to an inclusive workforce that fully represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. We can provide you with the opportunity - and Open Space - where your ideas and career can grow and advance. A career with Heraeus offers attractive compensation, top-notch benefits, and an ideal environment that supports your professional development.

In case of any questions, our HR team is available at [e-mail]. You can also find more information at www.heraeus.com/careersusa.