Job Description

Job Title : Supply Planner

Location : Vista, CA 92081

Duration : 6+ Months

Pay rate : $48/HR On W2 (No Benefits)

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain supply plans (MTS and MTO) with the right product mix, sizes, and concentrations to meet forecasted demand while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence. Must manage within complex variables including established lead-times, manufacturing constraints, WIP inventory, intercompany transfers, regulatory and quality parameters, lot sizes and days on hand Finished Goods inventory at SKU (stock-keeping-unit) levels, and dynamic sales forecasts. Ensure raw materials and components are available to support production. Communicate and lead others in achieving established plan to support company financial and delivery objectives.

Develop and execute capacity plan for designated manufacturing areas and associated products including decision making regarding planned and unplanned downtime, project implementation, manufacturing constraints and opportunities to ensure throughput is sufficient to meet delivery and financial objectives. Ensures timely resolution of issues impeding the flow of production and market supply. Elevate systemic issues requiring resources beyond the Supply Planners scope of responsibility.

Analyze demand requirements including sales forecasts for identification of production and supply bottlenecks and recommending and implementing actions for resolution. Communicate capacity overloads and potential strategies for resolution to Vista (CA) manufacturing and senior management based on expected demands.

Direct Production Planners to ensure timely execution of forecasted demand for availability of products to fill customer orders and on time shipments. Provide alternative strategies to Production Planners when deviations to Supply or Demand plans occur.

Maintain 3 month detailed batch allocation forecast to support market demands.

Monitor and communicate changes throughout the organization.

Collaborate with manufacturing department/product leads to balance manufacturing constraints with production plans to achieve required supply plan.

Prepare long-term production and supply plans for Senior Management in Manufacturing, Commercial, Demand Planning, and Global Supply Planning.

Coordinate with Purchasing, Commercial, Controlling, Quality and Regulatory (if applicable) product name changes, new product launches, new component implementation, and demand changes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of Production and Supply Planning processes, manufacturing constraints, regulatory requirements and cGMPs.

Proficient in SAP ERP system and Microsoft Office (Excel). Strong decision making skills.

Makes key decisions impacting overall business objectives pertaining to product deliveries, WIP dating and overall production throughput and product availability.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science or related field required. Advanced degree preferred. At least six (6) years work experience required in Production/Supply Planning or an equivalent combination of work experience in a planning/manufacturing environment, preferably in a Biological or Pharmaceutical Environment.

Agile and able to manage complex and dynamic variables. Must have excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to develop alternate strategies and influence others.

Ability to develop customer relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust, and integrity.

Strong knowledge of Production and Supply Planning processes, manufacturing constraints, regulatory requirements and cGMPs.

Proficient in SAP ERP system and Microsoft Office (Excel).

Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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