Production planning Scheduler

Production Planning Scheduler

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One of our clients, a leading Medical Devices company located in Bern, is looking for a Production Planning Scheduler to join their team for a 12-month contract

Job summary:

The aim of this position is to develop and implement a production process based on ERP
for efficient flow of material and information.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and maintaining the production process in an ERP system for leading vaccine development programs
• Developing the ERP production process (Process order, BoMs) in regard to transparency and accuracy for multiple products
• Optimizing relevant ERP Master Data in accordance with local/global Master Data Strategy
• Interacting and collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and maintain the master site production plan in line with customer requirements.
• Prepares schedules and ensures timely completion of work orders for manufacturing processes.
• Analyze product demand, forecasts. production specifications and plant capacity data.
• Monitors planning modules or production planning system with current lead times, and related information.
• Establishes effective communication with various groups such as customers and plant production departments and monitors orders from start to finish to ensure the on-time delivery of products.
• Reviews capacity loads and identifies possible manufacturing constraints.
• Monitors and anticipates production issues due to capacity and new product launches.
• Expedites and secures parts needed for production. Ensures timely ordering and delivery of components to support manufacturing activities.
• Prepares production reports.
• Recommends revisions.
• Participates in new product launch meetings and assist in developing new product forecasts and production schedules.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is desired. Advanced Degree and Supply Chain Certification e.g. APICS is preferred
• 4-5 years relevant ERP (SAP) Production Planning experience (Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing) is required.
• Experience in the implementation, development and execution of business planning and control systems of Advanced Planning Software
• Customer focused. Results and performance driven.
• Highly motivated, adaptable and flexible
• Demonstrates Problem Solving and Analytical Capabilities
• Ability to lead through Influencing in a Matrix - Organization
• Proven business acumen in the areas of Supply Chain, Commercial and Financials.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Capable to adapt to changing circumstances and can implement change in a positive manner

Overview:

• Start date: 05.08.2019
• End date: 31.07.2020
• Extension: possible, depending on performance and project duration
• Work location: Bern
• Workload: 100%

Interested in this opportunity? Kindly send us your CV today through the link in the advert. However, should you have any questions please contact Alexander Russell on +41 61 282 22 16, at www.linkedin.com/in/alex-russell-experis/ or via email