Strategic Manufacturing Planner (SAP & Analytics)

Becton Dickinson; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Production Planner to convert rough-cut production schedules into detailed plans in a regulated, high-volume environment in North Carolina. You will coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Master Data, Customer Service and Logistics to release orders and manage product availability from release to stock.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in supply chain, business, or related field. Degree may be negotiable with certification and direct job experience in SAP Master Data, Production Planner, Warehouse Lead or other Operations/Supply Chain roles.
• Demonstrated experience working in ERP systems (i.e. SAP, JDE, etc.)
• 3-5 years manufacturing and/or planning / scheduling experience.
• Working understanding of standard mfg. rates, OEE, and capacity analysis.
• Proficient in use of computer software, specifically MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
• Solid analytical, planning, interpersonal, oral/written, and communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to thrive in a highly cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create/release production orders and partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Master Data, Customer Service and Logistics in the execution of the scheduled orders.
• Key contact responsible for the accurate reporting of product status and availability timeline. Full ownership of products from beginning of order release until products are in stock.
• Communicate significant current/potential supply performance problems (capacity imbalance, noncompliant material, material shortage, supplier delays etc.) to Supply Chain network and operations.
• Balance capacity of work center with material availability/location/expiry. Maximize the use of material to minimize excess inventory and scrap by monitoring impact of material, expiration dating, production yields and sales forecast changes.
• Provide data for Key Performance Metrics (root causes of order issues, excess & expired inventory, schedule compliance, projected inventory at risk/stock loss, etc.).
• Performs supply chain functions such as production planning, buying, inventory control, outsourcing and others as necessary to support the site.
• Responsible for managing and analyzing data to improve the overall planning and production process.
• Ensure work is properly maintained in SAP and representative of supply plan.
• Supports other members of team (buyer, inventory, shipping/receiving) as necessary
• Cross Functional activity with operations, procurement, customer service and regional supply chain.
• Create reports to help support process improvement, analytics and general performance related directly or indirectly to supply chain and/or operations
• Leads and or participates in key projects and drives continuous improvements

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associates degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

JDE

MS Office

Job description

Waters is seeking a Production Planner to convert rough-cut production schedules into detailed plans in a regulated, high-volume environment in North Carolina. You will coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Master Data, Customer Service and Logistics to release orders and manage product availability from release to stock.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement.