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Production Planner

2 months ago

Three Chopt, United States FAREVA RICHMOND, INC Full time

Planner

Who we are: Fareva is a leading contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical and personal care products. Located at intersection of Darbytown Road and Laburnum Avenue in Eastern Henrico County. Employs 600 full time employees. Comfortable climate controlled facility covering over 745,000 square feet.

Job Description:

Plan, prepare, and communicate production schedules. Ensure the production plan supports current WIP and finished goods inventory goals. Ensure schedule adherence and release of orders for the month

Job Responsibilities:

· Prepare finite production schedule within SAP

· Review capacity within SAP and understand the capacity of each line scheduled

· Manage available capacity to support long term customer needs along with Operations

· Clearly and concisely communicate production schedule by the close of business every Thursday for the next two weeks

· Maintain the two week frozen schedule wherein all orders must have all raw materials and components onsite

· Orders within the two week frozen schedule must be released by close of business every Thursday for the next two weeks

· Track and ensure release of finished goods to accomplish target OTIF goal of 97% and finished product to support customer orders

· Plan production to keep WIP at appropriate levels

· Update Sales Orders with batches assigned daily

· Coordinate production to optimize the phasing in and out of new materials along with Customer Service/Project Managers

· Manage BOM priorities with BOM Specialists including attendance at the priority meetings

· Communicate remnant inventory to Customer Service

· Maintain parameter information for SAP (capacity, MOQ, etc.)

· Ensure that the process orders, inventory management and non-routine production complies with cGMPs and any additional QA requirements.

· Participate in cross functional teams to resolve supply issues

· Schedule/accommodate project work and collaborate with Customer Service/Project Managers for timeline adherence

· Maintain FERT/HALB SKU maintenance via SAP to ensure data integrity and communication within SAP

· Undertake special projects and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

· Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred), or 3-5 years of relevant Planning or Supply Chain experience

· SAP experience and APICS certification preferred

Skills and Abilities:

· Must possess basic knowledge of inventory management principles

· Ability to understand functionality of SAP and execute transactions to manage inventory

· Ability to understand business needs and prioritize daily tasks to best support Operational Efficiency

· Must be able to understand and retain knowledge of procedures to effectively perform job

· Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal methods

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Ability to use PC software such as Word and Excel, database software a plus

· Partner with customer service to support operations and customer relations

· Treat others with respect

· Provide notes from all meetings hosted or ensure the task is delegated

· Collaborate to achieve KPI goals (OTIF, WOC, EBIT and OEE)