Supply Chain Planning Specialist
Integra LifeSciences
Summary
The Production Planner - Manufacturing is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products while optimizing manufacturing resources. This role serves as a key link between supply chain planning, procurement, and manufacturing operations to meet customer demand and business objectives. Additionally, the planner will manage master data to ensure system efficiency and accuracy in Oracle-based planning processes.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Production Scheduling: Create and manage detailed production schedules for manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
- Capacity Planning: Analyze production capacity and constraints; recommend adjustments to optimize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
- Material Coordination: Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure material availability for scheduled production.
- Demand Alignment: Translate demand plans into executable manufacturing schedules, considering lead times, frozen periods, and resource availability.
- Master Data Management: Maintain and update planning-related master data (e.g., item attributes, lead times, BOMs, routings) in Oracle to ensure accurate and efficient system performance.
- Planning Parameter Optimization: Review and apply recommended planning parameters in Oracle (e.g., safety stock, min/max levels, lot sizes) to improve schedule accuracy and reduce exceptions.
- Performance Monitoring: Track adherence to production plans, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, quality, and operations teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and improve efficiency.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements in planning accuracy, cycle time reduction, and resource utilization.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field combined with 3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling OR 8+ years of Production Planning experience. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and planning tools. Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments preferred. APICS certification a plus.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication skills, both oral, written and electronic form
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be punctual, reliable, and efficient
- Must be very detail oriented and organized, able to multi-task
- Knowledge and experience working with MRO/ERP systems, Oracle R12 is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and analytical skills, especially excel; must be able to create and maintain spreadsheets with knowledge in data analysis
- Must demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of quality systems requirements (QSR) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage execution risk and prioritize effectively, by managing multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills
- Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills; ability to display sound judgement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field with 3+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling OR 8+ years of Production Planning experience
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and planning tools
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments preferred
- APICS certification a plus
- Strong communication skills, both oral, written and electronic form
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be punctual, reliable, and efficient
- Must be very detail oriented and organized, able to multi-task
- Knowledge and experience working with MRO/ERP systems, Oracle R12 is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and analytical skills, especially excel
- Must demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of quality systems requirements (QSR) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Demonstrated ability to manage execution risk and prioritize effectively
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills
- Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Business Accident Insurance
- Group Legal Insurance
- 401(k)
Company overview
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation is a global medical technology company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, founded in 1989. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ under the symbol IART, Integra specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medical devices for neurosurgery, reconstructive surgery, and general surgery applications. The company is renowned for its pioneering work in regenerative medicine, most notably the Integra artificial skin, which was the first commercially reproducible skin tissue used to treat severe burns and other skin wounds. Integra's comprehensive product portfolio includes surgical instruments, neurosurgical devices, advanced wound care solutions, orthopedic hardware, dermal regeneration products, and tissue-engineered wound dressings. With approximately 3,946-4,396 employees worldwide, the company serves hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, and medical practices globally through direct sales representatives and an extensive distribution network. Integra's commitment to limiting uncertainty for surgeons enables healthcare professionals to focus on providing optimal patient care through simplified procedures and reliable medical technology solutions.