Production & Supply Planner

Images that Matter. With Teams that Matter.

Carestream is a global provider of medical imaging systems and solutions; x-ray imaging systems for non-destructive testing; and contract manufacturing.

And the work we do matters. Our products and solutions help make everyday heroes days a little easier, improve patients’ lives, and makes a difference in our communities. And it couldn’t be done without our team of hard-working, talented and caring individuals.

We are proud to have been recognized by our employees and alumni as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers and America’s Best Employers for Engineers.

Compensation: $63,200 - $82,000 per year

*This range reflects Carestream’s good faith estimate to pay fairly as starting wage. Offers will be tailored within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process, as well as geographic market differentials for the position.

Position Summary:

The NDT Production & Supply Planner is responsible for balancing supply with customer demand, scheduling and coordinating the flow of work for manufacturing, analyzing sales trends and forecasting based on historical trends, managing the allocation and distribution of finished goods, managing slow-moving inventory and product availability issues, supporting discontinuations and source-of-supply changes. This position requires a customer focused mindset and the ability to work across functional boundaries while supporting change and improvement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Communicates with customers and regional contacts to understand and outline monthly requirements.
• Reviews sales trends and historical customer orders and supports future forecast requirements for product line(s).
• Coordinates with all cross functional teams (manufacturing, purchasing, logistics) as needed to set and execute monthly manufacturing plan to achieve company goals and initiatives.
• Works closely with Buyers to ensure proper forecasts are loaded for procurement; materials are readily available to accommodate monthly demand and meet the needs for production scheduling.
• Identify potential supply and demand risks and escalate significant issues.
• Monitors allocation and distribution of finished goods to meet customer requirements.
• Monitors slow moving inventory and ensures products meet the dating requirement at the time of shipment from the warehouse.
• Proactively reports problems regarding products, material availability and product dating issues.
• Maintain and update approved planning parameters in ERP/SAP.
• Participates in Manufacturing Demand & Operations Planning (D&OP) process.
• Completes special projects as needed including but not limited to new product launches, portfolio rationalization, discontinuance, and source of supply changes.
• Provides purchasing support as needed.

Required Skills & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supply chain OR High School diploma and a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience, plus 4 years of experience in supply chain support role.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning principles and processes, including MRP, inventory management, demand and supply planning, and production planning.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to balance customer requirements with operational capabilities, inventory objectives, and business priorities.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate multiple variables, and make sound planning decisions considering customer demand, business priorities, engineering changes, inventory, and supplier capabilities.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and planning functionality.
• Ability to anticipate supply and demand risks, identify potential issues, and take timely action to support customer and business requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, including Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales, and other business partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate forecasts, priorities, risks, and recommended actions to stakeholders.
• Results-oriented approach with accountability for inventory and operational objectives.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented environment, including providing cross-functional and team support as needed

Desired Skills:

• Supplier management experience desired.
• SAP experience preferred.

Work Environment:

Traditional Office Environment: This position is primarily an office setting with standard temperature and humidity controls, moderate to light noise, fluorescent lighting, primarily sitting with standing desks available, extensive computer and keyboard use, etc. This includes home office settings for remote eligible positions.

Carestream is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Carestream is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applying for a job with Carestream

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Requisition ID: 4904