CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.

JOB TITLE:  Senior Planner

DEPARTMENT:  Manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY 

Plans and coordinates the manufacturing work flow to assure customer demand are complied.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•    Scheduling (Proactive Operational Planning)

•    Working Order Cycle

•    Reporting Productions Metrics

•    Communication & Negotiation- Schedule   

•    Raw Materials Inventory Supplies

•    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)

•    For Secondary Packaging, send DC Capacity info and analyze SKU as per capacity

•    Preparing monthly detailed schedule 

•    Day to day capacity utilization Supply Chain advice

•    Assuring Compliance with Laws & Regulations

•    Generation of Purchases Requisition

POSITION 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)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Generally works in a closed environment, in office conditions, with moderate level of noise and controllable changes of temperature

•    Needs to stand, walk and may be seated for a long period of time

•    Uses hands to handle and reach

•    Could be required to travel

•    Works with a personal computer and programs to prepare documents or reports

•    Applies communication skills (advanced reading, writing, and technical skills) and mathematical concepts knowledge to perform work and coordinate with others

•    Needs to have high analytical capacity and level of professionalism and judgement to resolve problems

EDUCATION

•    Bachelor degree in Business Administration.  APICS certifications preferable

EXPERIENCE

•    Five to eight years of experience performing the planner function in a medical device/pharmaceutical industry