Job Description:

Requisition ID:	49858
Title:	SC Production Planner II
Division:	Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02)
Location:	Ave Maria, FL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex, Ave Maria, FL. is actively searching for a Supply Chain Production Planner II to identify planning issues and propose solutions. The successful candidate will constructively release work orders and/or coordinate production planning activities related to high mix production. Job responsibilities will also consists of optimizing the capacity planning function to ensure demand forecasts can be supported. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

 

The schedule will be as follows- Monday- Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

 

 

 

Main Objective:

Releases work orders and/or coordinates production planning activities relating to high mix production

Optimize the capacity planning function to ensure demand forecasts can be supported

Coordinates changes in sourcing decisions or capital investments based on capacity analysis

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Actively identifies planning issues to propose and implement solutions


2. Adapts to changes and provides feedback to new business processes, tools, and KPI’s


3. Reviews MRP outputs daily to ensure all required actions are taken – planned orders, expedites, de-expedites, cancels, etc.


4. Reviews scheduling KPI’s to ensure on time work order completion


5. Limits backorders of all assigned parts while communicating backorder information to internal departments


6. Analyzes forecasted demand compared to expected machine and labor capacity


7. Identifies MRP demand changes and makes modifications to production schedule and capacity needs


8. Reviews capacity planning KPI’s to ensure accuracy of work center, router, and master data


9. Provides data-driven solutions to any scheduling, capacity, or timeline issues


10. Updates planning parameters to maintain appropriate inventory levels and production efficiency

 

 

 

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, or related field with 2 years of relevant experience -OR- 6 years of relevant experience required.

Manufacturing/Forecasting/Sourcing experience preferred.

Medical Device experience preferred.

SAP experience preferred.

BI/BW or similar software experience preferred.

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Basic understanding of materials management systems

 

 

 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Advanced MS Excel, other related software, and SAP knowledge preferred

 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

 

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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