Planner II

Position Summary

The Planner II is responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of material and production plans for complex, long-lead, engineered-to-order medical systems and service assemblies. This role operates at the system and project level, translating MRP outputs, engineering releases, and SIOP commitments into executable production plans that support on-time system delivery, service fulfillment, and regulatory compliance. The Planner II acts as a cross-functional integrator, working closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to manage schedules, material readiness, and execution risk across assigned systems or service programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system-level production plans aligned to approved SIOP and master schedules

• Create, release, and manage work orders, jobs, and build packages in ERP/MRP systems

• Plan and sequence production activities across manufacturing cells, commissioning, and test phases

• Own material readiness for assigned systems, including long-lead and critical components

• Analyze MRP outputs to identify shortages, constraints, and risks

• Cook with Purchasing on PO placement, expediting, and supplier recovery actions

• Maintain accurate planning parameters (lead times, order policies, safety stock where applicable)

• Serve as the primary planning interface for assigned systems or service programs

• Partner with Engineering to manage ECO impacts to active builds and schedules

• Support Manufacturing Supervisors to balance capacity, priorities, and labor constraints

• Support Program Management with schedule inputs, risks, and recovery plans

• Track execution against plan and proactively identify schedule and material risks

• Escalate issues through Tier I / Tier II operational governance as appropriate

• Maintain clear ownership and documentation of planning assumptions and decisions

• Maintain planning-related KPIs (e.g., WO on-time release, material availability, schedule adherence)

• Support Tier meeting reporting and visual management boards

• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, data accuracy, and system utilization

• Contribute to standard work development and planning best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience in manufacturing planning)

• 3–6 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain execution

• Experience working in engineered-to-order, project-based, or regulated manufacturing environments

• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, Epicor, NetSuite, etc.)

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, basic data analysis)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, capital equipment, aerospace, or defense manufacturing

• Familiarity with SIOP / Master Scheduling concepts

• Experience with leveraging AI tools to boost productivity and efficiencies

• Understanding of BOM structures, ECO workflows, and configuration control

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or progress toward certification

• Experience supporting service operations or installed-base programs

Core Competencies

• Systems thinking and schedule discipline

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Clear, professional communication across technical and non-technical teams

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• High attention to detail with a bias toward execution and follow-through

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment as needed

• Occasional lifting of materials up to standard office/manufacturing limits

• On-site presence required for system builds, reviews, and coordination activities