Planner II

Company: Vander-Bend Manufacturing
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

*We are not accepting candidates from third party agencies.About Us:
Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do - and have a lot of fun doing it.About this Opportunity:The Supply Chain Planner II is responsible for managing the release and execution of work orders within an assigned MRP planner code while resolving supply/demand imbalances and addressing production flow challenges. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure efficient work order execution and involves capacity management and problem-solving across multiple departments. The Planner II collaborates closely with procurement, production, and logistics teams to maintain alignment between customer demand and supply capabilities.Responsibilities:

• Oversee the timely release and management of work orders, ensuring alignment with the MRP system to meet production and delivery targets.
• Prioritize, track, and execute work orders efficiently to maintain production flow and customer satisfaction.
• Address supply shortages, excess demand, and schedule fluctuations by proactively troubleshooting MRP outputs.
• Implement solutions to minimize disruptions in production and delivery schedules.
• Manage production capacity at the equipment level, optimizing resource utilization through level-loading strategies and a frozen schedule.
• Balance competing priorities and resource limitations to ensure optimal production scheduling and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, and logistics, to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and delays.
• Support corrective action investigations to address root causes of delivery issues, ensuring sustained improvements in performance.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer delivery commitments by aligning supply chain operations with production plans and resolving issues that could impact delivery.Requirements / Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or related field
  • 2+ years proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment and with increasing responsibility
  • 2+ years experience with ERP/MRP systems
  • 4+ years of supply chain experience
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure
  • Strong knowledge of production planning and scheduling principles, methodologies, and tools
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams
  • Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate potential production issues and implement preventive measures
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is desirableEqual Opportunity Employer
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