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Materials Planner
Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet the production needs of our customers while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, but small enough to care. Even as the company grows and develops new services, we never forget the values that made us who are as a company.
We're a team. Family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities.
AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS
What we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.
WHY ORTEC?
We're a team. Family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities.
AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS
What we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.
WHY ORTEC?
The foundation of Ortec is our talented, dedicated employees. Our commitment to delivering chemical manufacturing services with measurable quality has made you a trusted partner to some of the most familiar names in business. Our success is drawn from the experience, energy and teamwork of our employees, who consistently deliver results by anticipating change and executing solutions with confidence and passion. At Ortec, you'll be working with the latest technologies and tools, not to mention some of the industry's best and brightest minds. From the top down, this type of commitment and energy is radiated throughout the company. The result is a growing, dynamic, and rewarding place to work a company where we work as many and we win as one. You are a name, not a number!
We offer an excellent benefit package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Partner Paid Short-Term Disability and AD&D
On-Site Nurse
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
401k with match
And much more...
We offer an excellent benefit package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Partner Paid Short-Term Disability and AD&D
On-Site Nurse
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
401k with match
And much more...
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for ordering all raw materials for the plant. Will need to coordinate with the master scheduler to ensure all raw materials are here and approved in time for production. Need to create plan and follow up with purchasing/suppliers to schedule raw material deliveries. Keep up the open purchase order spreadsheet and communicate the delivery ETA’s and quality approval priority to the rest of the plant. Will be responsible for creating forecasts for all raw materials. Maintain inventory and other accountability records as listed below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Create forecasts for all needed raw materials
- Create planned purchase orders in D365
- Approve planned purchase orders in D365
- Ensure all raw materials are received to support production schedule
- Make sure raw materials arrive in time to be tested and approved before needed for production
- Keep up the Open Purchase Order lines spreadsheet
- Maintain inventory records for raw materials
- Work with a team to complete BOM audits
- Ensure cycle counting raw materials is completed
- Support problem solving for inventory discrepancies
- Order and maintain inventory of non-raw material supplies to support the plant
- Continuous Improvement projects
- Complete Monthly PEAK
- Create pick lists and consumption sheets for production batches in D365
- Report as Finished all completed production batches in D365
- Communicate with co-workers, managers, customers, vendors, and others in a courteous and professional manner
- Abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions. The employee will be trained in the cGMP requirements applicable to their responsibilities. cGMP principles and practices will be applied in all work assignments. Abide by all applicable FDA and Quality standards
- Keep work areas clean and compliant with FDA regulations
- Follow all safety rules and wear appropriate PPE
- All other duties assigned by manager
Education
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
- ERP Experience
- D365 experience is a plus
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
- Basic MS Office
- Strong math and record-keeping skills required.
- Strategic/analytical thinking skills
Certificates, Licenses, & Other Requirements
- DOT certification, RCRA training and IATA training, GMP training
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Climb O (Occasionally)
Crawl O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally)
Bend F (Frequently)
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)
41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
Not Applicable Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral)
- Sense of Sound (Voice, Equipment, Alarms)
- Sense of Smell
- Sense of Touch
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Respirator, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, Long pants, Steel-toed shoes)
- Ability to comfortably work from elevated platforms, scissor lifts and boom lifts
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mainly spent in the office. Sometimes going to enclosed warehouse for chemical raw materials and finished products.
**This job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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