Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Create Production orders in the ERP system.
• Production Order Follow-up for on time delivery of production requirements.
• Prioritize and Expedite Production Orders
• Monitor Material Sell-by and Expiration Dating
• Review and schedule product replenishments to meet the master production schedule and satisfy manufacturing production targets.
• Proficiency with performing strategic inventory calculations to optimize production capacity and inventory levels.
• Work independently to review and manage assigned lab(s) production schedule/ plan for production including demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels in ERP system to ensure that inventories are well stocked and all products are updated.
• Review ERP Reorder messages and/or MRP suggestions and take appropriate actions
• Request material transfers when material is available
• Communicate timely responses to company departments/divisions in relation to; emails, ETA requests, scheduling, work order information requests.
• Recommend material for disposition(s) based on “Sell-by” dating and or “Expiration” dates.
• Coordinate production schedule with production departments.
• Release Work Orders based on demand, material availability and work center capacity.
• Work Closely with Production, QC, Customer Service and Procurement groups to coordinate material and resource requirements for the production plan.
• Review ERP Reorder Point messages and/or MRP suggestions and take appropriate actions
• Optimize material stocking levels for sell-by and expiration dates and take appropriate actions (retest, extend, use up) to minimize obsolescence/scrap.
• Determine MRP system settings to support product inventory targets and strategies.
• Propose alternate activities to resolve Backorders.
• Analyze, update and maintain complex spreadsheets. Generate reports and metrics.
• Create and maintain documentation (SOP’s, Forms, Checklists) to ensure all processes are documented
• Ensures compliance with company and department policies, procedures, checklists.
• Create KPI metrics for planning and manufacturing analysis.
• Track KPI metrics for reporting to planning team.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.
•Manage special projects or responsibilities as may be required.