E2E (End-to-End) Business Unit Planner II
Position Summary
The E2E (end-to-end) Business Unit Planner II is the primary Supply Chain contact for an assigned Business Unit(s) for managing materials (including raw materials, components and supplies), ensuring that materials are available in a timely manner and within budget based on Business & Client needs.
- This position assumes full responsibility for comprehensive planning from new client intake to end of contract.
- The Planner maintains accurate demand forecasts, BOMs, BOOs (routings) and planning parameters for the effective operation of MRP, and executes based on guidelines and policies to accomplish these goals, leveraging their experience and judgement as needed.
- The Planner helps to resolve a wide range of complex issues using analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- The Planner helps to train others on how to execute their job responsibilities and ensures SOPs/WI are aligned with current end-to-end Supply Chain processes based on an in-depth knowledge of Planning.
Primary Responsibilitie
- sPlans materials necessary for business unit operations and client programs (not responsible for establishing new suppliers or negotiating contracts
- )Creates demand forecast (plan) at Business Unit level aligned to S&OP active & pipeline client program
- sActively participate in Supply & Demand meetings and challenge material needs and recommendations as part of materials managemen
- tCheck MRP-generated purchase proposals in SAP, partner with Purchasing and Procurement to address material availability constraints with our supplier partners and expedite / de-expedite, as neede
- dSet-up and maintain BOM, BOO and planning parameters in MRP / ERP syste
- mProvides assessment of material readiness at all stages of product lifecycle, from initiation to tech transfer to commercializatio
- nProvides input to define replenishment policies and planning parameters (e.g., safety stock levels, lead times, etc.) and material master data improvement
- sExercise a good working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to validate proposed purchase requisition
- sDetermine material requirements from assigned Business Units and production schedules and coordinate the efficient movement of materials through production cycl
- eCollaborating with Business Units to create unconstrained production plans and manage short-term exceptions or constraints as part of the MRP proces
- sManages inventory in optimal manner, aligned to CBM inventory targets and strategie
- sCollaborate with receiving, finance and suppliers to reconcile discrepancies in receiving and invoicin
- gEnsure that the highest quality standards are maintained in all functions & responsibilities of the job, as well as executed in a manner which supports CBM quality standard
- sMaintain metrics and initiate changes / improvements based on result
- sResolves a wide range of complex Planning issues that may aris
- eTrain others on how to execute Planning tasks & generate reports in SA
- PReviews SOPs/WI to ensure aligned with current processe
- sSupport Lean activities and initiative
- sSupport EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) activities and initiative
- sPerform other duties/special projects as assigne
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Education, Experience, & Qualificati
- onBachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent field or relevant work experien
- ce3+ years of material and/or logistics planning in a manufacturing setti
- ngExperience in supply chain management and inventory contr
- olDemonstrated proficiency with MRP / ERP systems (SAP preferre
- d)APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) (preferre
- d)Previous experience in a CGT, Biotech, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or Medical Devices environment (preferre
- d)Master’s degree or MBA (preferre
- d)Excellent verbal and written communication skil
- lsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skil
- lsExcellent organizational and time management skills with attention to deta
- ilExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlin
- esExcellent analytical and problem-solving skil
- lsAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropria
- teAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environme
- ntProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Exc
- elGood working knowledge of Lean principl
- esGood understanding of how Planning works, with ability to explain to othe
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Key Competenc
- iesOperates effectively by maintaining calm and composure during times of uncertainty, or when the way forward is not cle
- ar.Energized when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty and makes significant progress moving forward. Ability to weigh risks/benefits that accompany challenging decisio
- ns.Adapts quickly to chan
- ge.Ability to distinguish between higher vs. lower priority tasks and focus on business nee
- ds.Ability to identify process improvements and initiate chang
- es.Tackles difficult issues with optimism and confiden
- ce.Ensures accountability and consistency in achieving results, even under challenging circumstanc
- es.Models collaboration across the organization. Facilitates an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholde
- rs.Proactively assisting teammates when need
ed.Physical Requireme
- ntsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a comput
- er.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at tim
es.
