Waters Corporation
Overview
Under the supervision of Logistics/Planning Management, the Production Planner is responsible for scheduling production needs, preparing and monitoring the production plan, and communicating changes to affected individuals.
Responsibilities
Effectively plan production activities by accurately evaluating the demand plan for production each area. Prioritize work orders and use analytical tools to review on hand quantities, safety stock levels, forecasts for the period, and material shortages.
Communicate the production plan to affected stakeholders. Review status of all previously released orders; obtain commitments for the assemblers and technicians as to completion of each assigned job; resolve issues involving parts or technical problems which may impede timely completion of jobs; discuss new orders being released as well as anticipated parts shortages; monitor the status of the production floor, distribute additional work as necessary to maintain production levels.
Determine configuration of product to be completed by comparing on hand quantity and in process jobs with open customer order and current forecast demands.
Prepare all necessary paperwork including production vouchers, serial number labels, etc.
Monitor material shortages and maintain communications with buyers regarding disposition of materials; prioritize and determine urgency of material needs and communicate to buyers; inform Group Leaders and Assemblers of any material shortages and the anticipated arrival dates. Investigate and resolve material issues; identify errors in the Bill of Material and inform Project Engineer.
Communicate with warehouse personnel in order to establish the picking priority of materials and receipt of materials.
Research and address any product shortages appearing on the daily shortage report; release and prioritize orders in the work centers; communicate shipping status of items appearing on the report and again when it is available for shipment; work with the Customer Services Representatives when necessary to ascertain the urgency of any shortage.
Prioritize the work of the Quality Control Inspectors by evaluating the needs of the production floor, the buyers and engineering.
Develop and/or improve SAP analytical tools to assist in completion of materials management processes.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2‑5 years in a related job.
Associate’s degree required, BA/BS preferred.
SAP MRP and data analytics experience highly desired; highly skilled in Microsoft products required.
Capability to write SAP reports.
Ability to communicate ideas and information accurately and concisely. Basic mathematical skills must include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using all units of measure.
Capacity for practical problem solving and capability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.
EEO Statement Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key Words
SAP
Production Planner
Production Scheduler
Demand Planner
Supply Planner
Order Fulfilment
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Responsibilities
Effectively plan production activities by accurately evaluating the demand plan for production each area. Prioritize work orders and use analytical tools to review on hand quantities, safety stock levels, forecasts for the period, and material shortages.
Communicate the production plan to affected stakeholders. Review status of all previously released orders; obtain commitments for the assemblers and technicians as to completion of each assigned job; resolve issues involving parts or technical problems which may impede timely completion of jobs; discuss new orders being released as well as anticipated parts shortages; monitor the status of the production floor, distribute additional work as necessary to maintain production levels.
Determine configuration of product to be completed by comparing on hand quantity and in process jobs with open customer order and current forecast demands.
Prepare all necessary paperwork including production vouchers, serial number labels, etc.
Monitor material shortages and maintain communications with buyers regarding disposition of materials; prioritize and determine urgency of material needs and communicate to buyers; inform Group Leaders and Assemblers of any material shortages and the anticipated arrival dates. Investigate and resolve material issues; identify errors in the Bill of Material and inform Project Engineer.
Communicate with warehouse personnel in order to establish the picking priority of materials and receipt of materials.
Research and address any product shortages appearing on the daily shortage report; release and prioritize orders in the work centers; communicate shipping status of items appearing on the report and again when it is available for shipment; work with the Customer Services Representatives when necessary to ascertain the urgency of any shortage.
Prioritize the work of the Quality Control Inspectors by evaluating the needs of the production floor, the buyers and engineering.
Develop and/or improve SAP analytical tools to assist in completion of materials management processes.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2‑5 years in a related job.
Associate’s degree required, BA/BS preferred.
SAP MRP and data analytics experience highly desired; highly skilled in Microsoft products required.
Capability to write SAP reports.
Ability to communicate ideas and information accurately and concisely. Basic mathematical skills must include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using all units of measure.
Capacity for practical problem solving and capability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.
EEO Statement Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key Words
SAP
Production Planner
Production Scheduler
Demand Planner
Supply Planner
Order Fulfilment
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