Materials And Production Scheduler

Job Description Summary
Job Title: Materials & Production
Scheduler
Location: Humacao, PR
Manages: 0Yes 1No
FLSA Status: 1Exempt 0 Nonexempt
Scope of Work:
End to end supply chain responsibility starting with the procurement of raw materials and maintaining appropriate inventory levels, creating a detailed production schedule for those assigned product families and ensuring finished good products are delivered to internal and external customers (Distribution Centers, OEMs, etc.) in compliance with defined goals for Quality, Service and Financial commitments.
Purchasing responsibilities:
Analyze product demand/supply signals to effectively translate trends into materials requirements planning while identifying potential materials continuity risks based on supplier capacity/capabilities.
Place purchase orders (PO's) for direct/indirect materials according to net production requirements (sales & safety stocks) and considering total supply chain lead-time (supplier, in-transit, receiving & incoming inspection). Goods and services must be purchased at the lowest total landed cost and strictly following local/corporate policies.
Ensure that the ERP system is continuously updated to latest historical data and trends to effective support production requirements (Master Data Maintenance)
Ensures that contractual obligations with suppliers are strictly followed by providing monthly materials rolling forecasts, purchase orders that match frozen/binding periods and payment terms along with any other legally binding tasks/activities.
Conduct monthly materials requirements reviews with Bard's supplier base to ensure an appropriate source of goods is received on time to support manufacturing operations.
Responsible for supporting internal/external quality audits and to lead Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA's) related to compliance gaps in the purchasing and planning areas
Responsible for the change management process (CR's) for different non-technical supplier related events including but not limited to supplier name changes, facilities relocations (address changes), etc.
Follow-through and confirm that all purchased and received materials are released from Incoming inspection and available for production use on time to meet production plan
Production Scheduling:
Work very closely with the business unit Master Production Scheduler to operationalize the monthly supply plan and site financial BVR
Responsible to maintain/update ERP planning parameters such as lot size, daily production rate (capacity), product lead-times etc. Changes will be managed using BARD's MDM process and/or BPR process. Create and execute a daily detailed production schedule with specific sequencing of work orders to maximize equipment utilization (uptime) and meet service metrics (on time delivery/backorder).
Discuss the daily schedule with the manufacturing manager and/or supervisor to reach agreement before its deployment to the floor.
Track the execution of the production schedule on a daily basis.
Daily interaction with different cross functional teams and management to resolve issues regarding materials availability, production scheduling conflicts, service priorities and or manufacturing execution gaps. Provide additional information as requested by external customers such as: Divisions & Regions
Responsible to lead the weekly PvA meetings and provide CPvA projections to the management team and the BOC
Maintain and report daily service metrics and participate in BET's and GEMBA walks.
Responsible of IDA's, RMR's and RTV's related to assigned product lines.
Completes the work order and follows-through and confirms that all Finish Goods are delivered to the end customer,
Inventory Management
Responsible for the value stream inventory levels including Raw Materials, Sub-Assemblies, Work In Process and Finished Goods @ plant level.
Performs additional tasks as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field including but not limited to Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Management, Mathematics, Applied Statistics or similar degree.
3+ years of experience in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical sector, Supply Chain Planning and Buying experience is preferred.
Basic Qualifications:
Problem solving and decision making
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills in English and Spanish (written and writing)
Teamwork and collaboration
High level of accountability and responsibility
Customer focus (internal and external)
Planning and organizing
Conflict management
Ability to use computers and technology. Working knowledge of MS/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, among others
Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge:
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) and MRP (JD Edwards)
Physical Demands:
See PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT table.
Work Environment:
Hours of operation are flexible and vary depending on job requirements. Typical work week is 40 hours with additional/variable hours for specific work periods and projects. Specific work days and hours are flexible and may change with advance notice
The nature of the work requires occasional exposure to chemicals, noise. Occasional exposure to machinery and non-ionizing radiation.
Requires use of Personal Protective Equipment
Training Requirements:
As per Training Matrix.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Frequency and percentage of a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:
ACTIVITY FREQUENCY % OF A DAY
CONTINUOUS INTERMITTENT 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
a. Walking X X
b. Standing X X
c. Stooping N/A
d. Squatting N/A
e. Climbing N/A
f. Kneeling N/A
g. Twisting N/A
i. Lifting N/A
j. Sitting X X
LIFTING
0-10 lbs. 10-20 lbs. 20-30 lbs. 30-50 lbs. Over 50 lbs.
2a. HAND MANIPULATION REQUIRED? ______Yes (If yes, complete a,b,c,d,e) ___X___No
2b. Repetitive hand movements? _____Yes ___X__No
2c. Simple Grasping? Right Hand_____
Yes_____ No_____ Left Hand_____
Yes_____ No_____
2d. Power Grasping?
Right Hand_____
Yes_____ No_____
Left Hand_____
Yes_____ No_____
2e. Pushing /Pulling? Right Hand_____
Yes_____ No_____ Left Hand_____
Yes_____ No_____
2f. Fine manipulation: Right Hand_____
Yes_____ No_____ Left Hand_____
Yes______ No_____
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Job Description
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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
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Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for planning production requirements based on forecasts and customer demand to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained while minimizing excess inventory. This role will also schedule production by coordinating with cross functional partners such as engineering, purchasing, sales, and operations to determine schedules that meet customer needs while balancing capacity constraints and resources.
Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate master production schedule through collaboration with cross functional departments including Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Sales and Finance to develop a common understanding of product launches, material availability, capacity constraints and other factors affecting production.
Develop and maintain production schedule through collaboration with various functions within organization.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand key business drivers and influences decision making process in developing production schedule.
Monitor and report current schedule performance and make recommendations for improvement.
Identify risks and opportunities and communicate them to appropriate parties.
Coordinate with supply chain management to ensure raw materials are available to support scheduled production.
Work with production control to ensure goods are produced according to schedule.
Monitor finished goods inventory levels and work with sales and distribution to ensure goods are delivered to customers on time.
May coordinate activities such as production planning, shipping and receiving, quality assurance, and engineering to resolve issues and optimize efficiency.
Maintain accurate records of production and inventory levels using ERP system.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
Minimum two years experience in manufacturing environment required.
Experience in MRP/ERP systems strongly preferred.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles preferred.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and environments.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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