BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Production Planner in Columbus, Nebraska

Job Description SummarySupports manufacturing from initial purchase of raw materials through their conversion to finished goods. Responsible for production planning and for achieving targeted schedule compliance goals with Product Line Coordinators and Scheduling Teams.

Job Description

This position is responsible for assuring that manufacturing production schedules are established and that the materials required for production are available. Works with production operators, production management, Planner/Buyers and Logistics management across BD.

Has the responsibility to balance raw materials and supplies to minimize on hand inventory. Ensures scheduling does not result in outages of material and production stoppages that could negatively impact other plants/customers, causing backorders and/or revenue loss to the company.

Provide future demand to Finance for forecasting and budgeting. Planners are also responsible for assuring that the raw materials and other production related items assigned to them are available to meet the planned production schedules. Incumbent will interact with the end user regarding shipments.

Position requires "call" on evenings and weekends.

Knowledge

  • Planning/Buying

  • MRP/ERP Knowledge

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

  • Teambuilding

  • Microsoft Excel/Word

Education/Degree:

Required: High School Diploma

Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Experience:

5 years manufacturing experience desired

Certifications:

APICs Certification preferred

SAP Experience preferred

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status.

Primary Work LocationUSA NE - Columbus (West)

Additional Locations

Work Shift1st Shift 830am-4pm (United States of America)

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status