Production Planner For STEMCELL Technologies In Vancouver, BC

Job Description Summary About Production Planner

The Planner will work as part of the Supply Chain team to plan and prioritize requirements for the manufacture of in-process and finished products to meet demand. This individual will use our planning systems to ensure their inventory buffers are maintained to optimize operational efficiency and maximize cash flow. The role will require strong analytical skills as there will be various data inputs to validate in order to meet inventory target levels and maintain inventory availability. This position will work closely with internal operations teams to proactively identify inventory issues and opportunities, proposing solutions to ensure alignment between supply and demand.

Job Description

• Plan and prioritize production requirements using SAP ERP in combination with Demand Driven MRP Software, R+.
• Full responsibility for the product portfolio assigned to the position
• Understanding material usage/demand.
• Work closely with Manufacturing managers on material issues that affect production schedules, Quality teams to ensure materials conform to specifications, and Production schedulers on priority
• Participate in operational teams dealing with new product introductions and changes to existing products and meeting deliverables by assigned deadlines
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Maintain data integrity in ERP system for materials (lead time, stocking unit of measure, etc.)
• Work with various departments to effectively and efficiently align supply and demand.
• Support our new product introduction pipeline and help STEMCELL launch new products
• Share ‘best practice’ knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, procedures, and quality system requirements within the planning and supply chain function.
• Represents planning in product strategy/update meetings by providing inventory analysis or expert feedback on the subject matter.

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• A degree in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or Science with at least 3 years of experience utilizing a material resource planning system
• Proficiency in Operational systems; ERP / MRP / DDMRP, SAP, R+, DBR+
• Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Work experience should demonstrate a progression of responsibilities and knowledge
• Exceptional organizational skills to navigate an agile, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication, fluent in English
• APICS / Lean / Six Sigma
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Team player with the ability to contribute within Planning and on cross-functional teams

This role requires being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per STEMCELL’s vaccination policy, the current recommendations by local health authorities, and as required by public health orders in place from time to time, including any COVID-19 boosters as recommended by local health authorities and as required by public health orders in place from time to time.

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STEMCELL Technologies Inc. is a privately-owned biotechnology company based in Vancouver that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, ancillary reagents, and contract assay services. We create novel, useful, standardized products of unfailing quality and deliver them to more than 70 countries via our many regional offices plus distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore. Driven by our love of science and our passion for quality, we see ourselves simply as “Scientists Helping Scientists” – standing by our customers to provide outstanding products, technical support, and training. We have over 1000 science-oriented employees globally, including 250 PhDs/MScs, with most others holding a BSc or engineering degree. STEMCELL is proud to be the largest Biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and significant career development opportunities.

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