Sr Production Planner at Fresenius Kabi USA

Wilson, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jan, 26

Salary

103528.0

Posted On

02 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAP, Production Planning, Materials Requirement Planning, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Scheduling, Manufacturing, Batch Records, ERP Systems, MS Office, Team Collaboration

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Summary Responsible for providing support to the Production Planning and Materials functions. The position will support the Planning and Scheduling Manager in the development, implementation, analysis, and coordination of the schedule for the production lines. Salary Range: $73,614-$103,528/year + 6% annual bonus Responsibilities Reviews SAP planned process orders and plant production schedules to coordinate the review, release and issue of process orders and pick slips in SAP. Creating process orders in SAP, managing inventory, making schedule changes in SAP, and issuing the filling schedule. Reviews draft production schedules for capacity and material availability. Identifies issues prior to schedule distribution and communicates to appropriate departments. Supports Operations and Quality departments’ requests for information to include SAP reports and screen prints, MR/DR log information and trending. Interface with other departments, such as Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Production, Quality, Quality Control, Label Control, and Packaging Development to prioritize scheduling and manage material change projects. Run and Analyze Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) generation report to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) including scenario planning and build S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) supply slides. Initiates DCRs (Document Change Requests) for Master Recipe and SOP changes. Responsible for Manager, Planning and Scheduling; and production planner duties in their absence. Provides analytical and day to day operational support to all Materials Department functions (Purchasing, Production Planning and Warehousing). Facilitates routine plant operation and scheduling meetings to ensure all available line time and components will meet MPS (Master Production Schedule). Supports product launch timelines for new and transferred product introduction. Review of Expiring Batch Report to minimize obsolescence. Alternate to Material Review/Destruction Report process, including MRB (Material Review Board) meetings, issuance, and tracking. Performs trending and analysis of MR/DRs. Responsible for SAP PP (Production Planning) functions at the plant. This includes being adept at performing all SAP transactions relevant to the PP and other related modules along with improving the data integrity of Material Masters and Recipes. Responsible for analyzing and reporting Key Performance Indicators for the Materials Department including schedule adherence, inventory, and product release timing. Support department projects to improve efficiency in materials department which would involve working with complex issues that involve multiple areas of the business (i.e., Manage Product transfers, Inventory management, etc.) Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering is preferred or equivalent field related experience and/or education. 5+ years of relevant experience required including Supply Chain, Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), and production planning experience. CSCP is preferred Working knowledge of personal computers is critical and should include experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access) and SAP or similar ERP systems. Good verbal/written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely to influence business decisions on systems and applications. Strong organization and communication skills required to track a dynamic production plan. Ability to effectively work with co-workers and external contacts to achieve common goals and respond positively to situations. High level of attention to detail, follow through and task completion orientation required. High sense of urgency in exceeding daily expectations. Strong problem-solving ability to analyze demand issues and optimize production planning. Previous scheduling experience in a manufacturing environment with batch records Must possess excellent computer skills. Experience with ERP/MRP system required. SAP experience preferred. Experience in a Production Planning environment is required. Knowledge of the Production operations (filling and packaging) is a plus. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization is required. Additional Information We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program. Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status. Fresenius Kabi (www.CaringForLife.us) is a global health care company that specializes in injectable medicines, biosimilars, and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide, our dedicated team is united by our shared purpose: to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients – and to find answers to the challenges they face. We call this purpose caring for life. Our U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois and the company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more: http://bit.ly/3KdaGJr Fresenius Kabi is aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our recruiters. While we have limited ability to stop these illegitimate efforts, there are some things you can do to protect yourself and not waste time communicating with an imposter. Check the email address – messages from our recruiters will always come from a company account with the Fresenius-kabi.com domain. We have seen imposters send emails using “Fresenius-kaabi.com” which of course includes an extra “a” in “Kabi.” Check our website to see if the position you were contacted about is actually posted. Be wary if someone asks you for personal information. We do not need your driver’s license, social security number, or bank account information before we have made you a conditional offer of employment. Refuse to pay any upfront fees. Fresenius Kabi never charges you a fee to apply for a job at Fresenius Kabi. We will not send you an invoice for equipment (such as a laptop) that we promise to order and reimburse you for once you start working. If you have any questions at any stage of the process, contact us at Careers@fresenius-kabi.com. Do not use any contact information in an unsolicited email. We look forward to talking to you about joining our team.

Responsibilities

The Sr Production Planner is responsible for supporting the Production Planning and Materials functions, including the development and coordination of production schedules. This role involves reviewing SAP planned process orders, managing inventory, and facilitating communication between various departments to ensure efficient operations.