Planner II

We’re a company of agile, customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work, and innovate to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical technology in the world. Together, We’re in It for Life.
The Production Planner at Viant handles all administrative aspect of scheduling production notifying the operations manager of changes to the production plan caused by changes in the forecast or actual orders, and communicates on the status of material and labor in order to meet customer demand for products on time.

Responsibilities:

• Purchases raw materials, goods and services utilizing purchase orders through Oracle based ERP system.
• Interprets, defines, and communicates materials/service requirements to both internal & external supplier and vendors in a timely manner.
• Monitors and confirms suppliers/vendors delivery of goods and services with necessary quality and competitive pricing and OTD (on time delivery).
• Create work orders in support of on-time delivery objectives.
• Forecast and complete production scheduling for all make-to-stock and make-to-order products.
• Coordinate and determine finished goods and sub-assemblies for production, track jobs to provide release dates of finished goods for customer service (or customer).
• Provide reports and report analysis of production, including analysis of on time vs. late deliveries.
• Review Work in Process & Finished Goods inventory status while providing status updates.
• Follow all reporting and documentation as required by established policies, practices and procedures.
• Work closely with purchasing to analyze inventory levels and product demand to ensure product availability.
• Responsible for working with assigned work center supervisors in the proper tracking and reporting of schedule attainment, including OTD, cycle time and yield for production orders on a weekly basis.
• Releases and manages work order aligned with system recommendations.
• Develops and adheres to procurement best practices, in addition to seeking out and implementing value added opportunities within the applicable supply chain.
• Negotiates pricing/terms with suppliers in conjunction with the Supply Chain Manager.
• Assists in resolving receiving and/or accounts payable challenges.

Requirements:Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Diploma Preferred

Job Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant work in a procurement/supply chain environment

Skills:

• Self-motivated, flexible and able to handle daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interface effectively with other people throughout various levels of the organization such as Production leads, material leads, engineers and buyers
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications (EXCEL, OUTLOOK, TEAMS, WORD, POWERPOINT)
• Utilization knowledge on ERP systems
• Experience working with Bills of Materials
• Experience negotiating and problem solving
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate level in MS office software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work cross functionally in a team environment throughout the organization.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively in teams providing direction to both peers and management

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective date of hire!
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.