Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Senior Planner performs the detailed scheduling function as part of a Supply Chain Team. The Senior Planner will be accountable for the supply management (domestic trade fulfillment and international replenishment) for one or more assigned Plants or Product Hierarchies and for inventory levels for assigned commodities or product lines. The position supports and works closely with Manufacturing Operations, Global Demand Planning and Procurement. The Senior Planner can create and convert approved Master Schedule plans to detailed, sequenced Production Orders on a daily or weekly basis, and assists Manufacturing in managing open orders from Release-to-Close. Responsibilities of the position may include assisting and guiding the operating performance of Assistant Production Planner(s), as well as helping to identify and develop necessary skill competencies. The position is also responsible for communicating significant current/potential supply performance problems (schedule unfeasibility or non-compliance, material, or capacity imbalances, etc.) to Supply Chain Team and Plant Management. Reports to a Supply Planning Manager.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

General Responsibilities:

1. Converts constrained, feasible Master Production Schedules (Firm Planned Orders) to detailed and executable MRP-generated plans/work orders over an established rolling horizon period and with agreed-upon frequency. Acts independently and routinely performs moderately sophisticated planning and problem solving.
2. Participates in weekly/monthly Supply Planning Schedule reviews for one or more Work Centers and ensures appropriate follow up of agreed upon actions.
3. Responsively manages MRP action messages and Heuristic alerts.
4. Communicates tactical direction and schedule priorities to Manufacturing. Coordinates the generation and prioritization of Material Shortage lists, Past Due’s/Backlog, etc. Communicates capacity/material issues and action plans to key stakeholders as appropriate.
5. Frequently reviews and maintains the integrity of MRP parameters (batch size, lead times, Days Forward Supply, Safety Stock) and provides data for Key Performance Metrics (Schedule Compliance, Work in Process Inventory Turnover, Projected Inventory at Risk/Stock Loss). Significant variances or potential future risks are explained. Identifies opportunities for inventory reduction and actively supports implementation as advised.
6. Reviews and updates current product availability information daily (Backorder Reason Code, expected partial/full release availability) and initiates Product Bulletins as required.
7. Participates in new product introductions, conversions, and End of Life efforts, including the set-up of master data. Supports efforts to ensure SAP data integrity of BOM’s, Routings, and Work Centers.
8. Coordinates as needed with Buyers for resolution of supplier issues (quality, delivery), or implementation of changes to the supplier base.

9. Processes Engineering Change Orders or Change Notifications for WIP and Finished Goods.
10. Periodically reviews and dispositions excess & obsolete, expired inventories & inventories >365FDS.

11. Champion continuous process improvements within the planning function.
12. Aligns with all GMP, regulatory and ISO guidelines including company policies and departmental procedures.

Education and/ or Experience Required

• Bachelor or associate degree in business administration, supply chain or related field. 3-6 years MPS/MRP Planning experience will be accepted In lieu of a degree.

• SAP and SCM knowledge

• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Windows required.

• Proven analytical, planning, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills.

• Committed, diligent with excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills.

• Ability to work independently under general supervision or guidance.

• Good team building skills.

• Able to operate optimally, interacting, and interfacing with multi-levels of internal and external customers in a matrix manage