Job Title: Production Planner

Job Description

Responsible for the S&OP process, wherein the purpose is to create a long-term planning (Rolling 12m) and to inform about changes in the established plan. Short term planning (1m & 3m) and tracking of deliverables. Responsible for production planning and updating and informing the persons concerned of changes in the established plan. Keeping the business ERP system updated in real time with regard to planning of production batches. Responsible for entering and updating of planning parameters in ERP System. Coordinate development material demands with CRM and ensure demands are entered in ERP System. Providing Supply Chain support for material needs planning including correction of obsolete demands or change in demands in conjunction with production planning schedule changes. To support OTIF / RCA / QIRM and deviation investigations for raw materials / shipping / planning etc. when needed. To coordinate all other planning that affects delivery to the customer such as: Contact and planning with Sales & Marketing for planned order dates and forecast. Contact and planning with CPM for planning time for projects and production. Contact and planning together with QC and QA for analysis and release of both raw materials and produced batches. Assist in handling impurities and standards in accordance with the applicable manual. Ability to calculate and apply descriptive statistics in a manufacturing environment.

Hard Skills

+ production planning in early phase scientific companies

+ proficient in Excel

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in San Diego, California.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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