Sr. Production Planner Position Available In Warren, New Jersey

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Senior Planner to joinour Planning Team to translate midterm to long-term plans into aweekly schedule aligning near-term requirements with capacityavailability and addressing imbalances. Production planning mustkeep constant contact with supply network and inventory planning,operations, material planning and finished goods planning teams tounderstand any potential issues that appear (such as laborshortages, supply shortages and nonroutine asset maintenance) whichmay impact capacity schedules. This role will be a full-timeposition based out of our Phillipsburg, New Jersey, facility . Thisposition is tasked to continually balance and rebalance resources(such as equipment, materials, and staffing) in collaboration withother team and effectively deploying a schedule that allows theoperation to run as efficiently as possible while meeting customerexpectations. What we’re looking for

Education:

Bachelor Degree inSupply Chain, Logistics Management, Business Management or relatedfield is required

Experience:

Minimum 5 – 7 years in productionplanning experience is required Problem solving techniquestraining, i.e., Lean, Six Sigma SAP experience required Excelexperience required PIVOT Table experience requiredCertification(s): APICS certification is preferred

CollaborationTool:

Microsoft Office experience required; Word and PowerPointproficiency highly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years SAPexperience PowerBI experience ERP experience Hlookup, Vlookup, andor Xlookup experience PSI (Production-Sales-Inventory) experienceHow you will thrive and create an impact Monitor demand andcapacity for the purpose of generating a weekly schedule that meetscustomer requirements and addresses any imbalances Work closelywith finished goods planning and material planning team to ensureproper coverage and accurate schedules Partner with Operations,Quality and Warehouse and Shipping teams to address constrains, oropportunities by collaboratively addressing and escalating asappropriate Adjust the production schedule to accommodate near-termcustomer orders that differ from the agreed sales and operationsplanning (S&OP) Identify Supply Response imbalances and addressappropriate response Anticipate potential issues by comparingdemand with supply in the short term and midterm Leverage newproduct introduction plans from research and development and/or newproduct innovation teams into production plans Use and maintaincurrent capacity planning systems to create the best capacityschedules using established processes Familiarity with the standarddemand planning system features like best-fit/what-if analysis,class/characteristic identification Performs other duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(Those necessary to performthe job competently) Ability to understand and complete projectsand tasks as assigned; follow process & procedures. Perform dutieswith the highest regard for safety and quality. Ability tomulti-task and follow directions accurately. High interpersonal andcommunication skills with the ability to make quick decisions andwork independently. Strong organizational, analytical, andproblem-solving skills. Open minded collaborative and team-orientedattitude.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

(UnderTypical Positions) A frequent volume of work and deadlines imposestrain on routine basis. Minimal physical effort is required. Workrequires walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carryingobjects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

LI-OnsiteDisclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe thegeneral nature and level of work being performed by employeesassigned to this classification. They are not intended to beconstrued as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties andskills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor isproud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to gofurther in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associateswhose passion for discovery and determination to overcomechallenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work wedo changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patienttreatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor thechance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medicaldevices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the firsttime. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for youto contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your careerat Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey throughour diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includeslearning experiences to support your career growth and success. AtAvantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of yourcontributions set science in motion to create a better world. Applytoday!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this positionis $77,300.00 – $128,700.00 Actual pay may differ depending onrelevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Actionemployer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate inhiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mentaldisability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need areasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process,please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com andlet us know the nature of your request and your contactinformation. Requests for accommodation will be considered on acase-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning arequest for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from thisemail address. For more information about equal employmentopportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster .3rd

Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates withouthaving been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific jobrequisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantorrecruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submittedcandidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantorworks with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiativeto engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will notbe accepting any form of solicitation. Avantor offers acomprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, andvision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexiblespending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and anemployee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paidholidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteertime off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in statesthat offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply toemployees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or thosesubject to other eligibility rules.