Senior Supply Planner I

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for coordinating and managing production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing work orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Assists with adjusting the Master Production Schedule to ensure timeliness regarding scheduling issues.
• Assists with evaluating weekly MRP demands and is responsible for determining scheduling deadlines and inventory quantities.
• Responds to system MPS/MRP recommendations and adjust manufacturing schedule (s) accordingly.
• Interfaces with Supervisors and Customer Service and resolve concerns regarding schedules, orders, and special needs.
• Evaluates ERP customer orders and solves back-order issues.
• Prepares weekly production reports, adjusts manufacturing schedule, resolves concerns regarding scheduling orders and special needs.
• Analyzes RCCP vs Weekly Build plans.
• Attend daily operations meeting.
• Collaborates with Supply Planners.
• Evaluates workload and provides mentoring to Supply planner II.
• Performs a variety of other tasks and related work, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of supply chain experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills; preferably spreadsheets, word processing, CoPilot, and other applicable software programs.
• Experience with manufacturing work orders on Teach Teams or Value Stream Structure.
• Demonstrated experience with tracking and reviewing reports.
• Expert level Blue Yonder skills.
• APICS.
• Experience with MPR Planning tools.
• Knowledge of S&OP structure.
• Absorption and efficiency reporting.

COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Organization
• Project management

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.