Sr. Production Planner

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

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Job Description

The Senior Production Planner plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle. Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements. Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders, forecasts, and available resources.
• Schedule production batches according to priorities, capacity, and lead time.
• Adjust production schedules to accommodate changes in demand, equipment breakdowns, or material shortages.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure plans are executed as scheduled.

2. Material and Resource Coordination

• Review material availability before releasing production orders.
• Coordinate with the purchasing and warehouse teams to ensure timely supply of raw materials and components.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
• Communicate material issues or delays to relevant departments.

3. Production Monitoring and Control

• Track the progress of work-in-progress (WIP) and completed goods.
• Identify bottlenecks or process delays and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure that production output meets planned schedules and quality requirements.
• Prepare and update production performance reports.

4. ERP System and Data Management

• Input and update production data into the ERP system - SAP
• Generate reports related to production status, inventory levels, and order progress.
• Support data accuracy by maintaining proper documentation and record-keeping.

5. Communication and Coordination

• Liaise with production, quality control, maintenance, and warehouse departments to ensure alignment on production priorities.
• Communicate any changes in schedule or delivery timelines to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in daily or weekly production meetings.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Assist in analysing production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Propose ideas for optimizing scheduling, material usage, and workflow.

Requirements:

Education:

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

1–3 years of working experience in production planning or manufacturing operations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow.
• Good understanding of scheduling and capacity planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Basic knowledge of ERP or MRP systems - SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.