Plan and control all manufacturing and packaging components to ensure material availability in support of production requirements, while minimizing inventory levels.

Maintain accurate item master records (MRP planning parameters).

Minimize material obsolescence by planning according to forecasted product or equipment changes, whenever possible.

Create a valid production schedule, with due dates meeting need dates and planned capacity equal to required capacity.

Perform material availability check on proposed Master Production Schedules.

Review "buy report," along with corresponding "horizontal MRP" reports to determine materials and components to be purchased.

Review "reschedule report" and communicate to Purchasing where Purchase Order dates need to be changed.

Coordinate with the Purchasing Department the timely delivery of required materials and packaging components.

Coordinate "phase out - phase in" activities of materials. This entails placing "phased out" components on hold for destruction or disposition and activating "phased in" components. To ensure that the existing BOM reflects the component change, a CCR is issued to Quality Assurance, requesting the BOM change.

Update SOP's, initiate change controls and write investigations as needed.

Prepare inventory analysis reports.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Maintains confidentiality.

Possesses sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize conflicting demands.

Executes assigned tasks within established schedule.

Writes and speaks clearly and concisely.

Develops and maintains expertise through continuing professional education and training.

Complies with Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

5+ years of related planning experience is required.

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strict attention to detail, and the appropriate computer skills.

Able to multi-task, expedite, prioritize and work well interdepartmentally with all levels of management.

A pro-active, self-starter who is flexible and possesses exceptional problem solving skills.

A Bachelor's Degree preferred.