Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III

Position: Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III

Location: West Hills, CA – Roscoe Blvd

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Range: $35.

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.

Summary

• The Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III is responsible for planning, scheduling, and optimizing production activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• This role involves complex data analysis to create cost-effective production schedules, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement in key performance metrics such as OTIF, backorders, and schedule attainment.
• The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration and expertise in ERP systems and supply chain planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production workflows across multiple product lines.
• Analyze data to develop optimal and cost-effective production schedules.
• Ensure key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, safety stock levels, and material shortages are met.
• Determine manpower, equipment, and raw material requirements to meet production demand.
• Monitor production progress and address issues to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain and update MRP master data including lead times, lot sizes, and safety stock levels.
• Implement changes to material master data, BOMs, and routing as required.
• Analyze demand trends and adjust production requirements accordingly.
• Follow up on open orders, partial shipments, and expedite as needed.
• Prepare and present production status and performance reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Demand Planning, Customer Service, R&D, QA/QC, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Logistics.
• Identify inventory risks and communicate them during SIOP meetings.
• Support new product launches, transfers, and specification changes.
• Analyze root causes of stock-outs and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices.
• Support PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and material planning processes.
• Maintain documentation related to planning, backlog, production status, and inventory.
• Communicate proactively with operations and purchasing teams to manage shortages and production priorities.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling within Life Sciences (Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostics preferred).
• Strong experience with SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes.
• Should have strong hands on experience with SAP.
• APICS Certification in Planning & Inventory Management is a plus.
• Six Sigma Certification is highly desired.
• Experience in medical device or diagnostics manufacturing background is preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with PFEP and advanced supply chain optimization techniques.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, backorder mitigation, and demand planning.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and regulatory requirements (ISO, FDA, GMP).

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.