Elevatebio
Production Planner
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 22 days ago
Data AnalysisData VisualizationProject ManagementExcelSAPSupply ChainERPInventory ManagementGMPCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeS&OPDemand Planning
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About the role
- This full-time role is critical in ensuring the efficient alignment of supply, demand, and production capabilities while maintaining agility in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- You will play a central role in coordinating manufacturing capacity planning, slot scheduling, and operational execution, ensuring seamless alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
- Continuously assess scheduling performance, leveraging data-driven insights to refine strategies and improve efficiency.
Responsibilities
- As a Master Scheduler, you will develop and optimize scheduling strategies, analyze multiple scenarios to manage constraints, and lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to drive visibility and informed decision-making.
- Develop and manage a master production schedule that aligns demand forecasts, manufacturing capacity, and resource availability.
- Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure a balanced approach to supply and demand planning.
- Proactively manage and resolve scheduling conflicts, adapting plans as needed to accommodate demand fluctuations and production variability.
- Manage and update production schedules in SAP, ensuring compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and established workflows.
- Support technology transfers and clinical manufacturing scheduling, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient resource planning.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance scheduling accuracy, manufacturing efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of related experience, OR Master's degree with at least 4 years of related experience, OR PhD with at least 2 years of experience.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with experience in scenario planning and capacity modeling.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP, with a focus on production scheduling and inventory management.
- Demonstrated expertise in S&OP development and management, including cross-functional coordination and executive reporting.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for advanced data analysis, modeling, and reporting
- High level of initiative and accountability, with a track record of driving scheduling improvements and delivering results.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex scheduling and S&OP concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend and stretch for extended period of time
- Ability to lift 15-20 lbs
- Ability to push, pull, bend, kneel, twist and climb step ladders while wearing PPE.
Nice to have
- experience with Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
Compensation
- $15k-$20k
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