Planning Data Coordinator

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Planning Data Coordinator to support daily production planning, work order creation, and data management operations for a leading organization in the biotechnology and tissue processing industry. The Planning Data Coordinator will be responsible for accurately creating and maintaining production work orders, entering and verifying critical processing data, preparing documentation, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of production records. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent data entry skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments, including Production, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Scheduling. Location: Edison, NJ Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–4:30 PM Pay Rate: $21.88/hour Contract Duration: 4 months Key Responsibilities Create and maintain accurate daily work orders for various tissue processing and production activities.Prepare and distribute production labels, forms, documentation, and materials required for each work order.Perform accurate data entry and maintain records before and after production processing.Review, verify, and reconcile production labels and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.Calculate and verify product expiration dates using established specifications and supporting documentation.Review completed production paperwork, identify discrepancies, and organize finalized records.Investigate and correct data entry errors, missing information, and documentation inconsistencies.Generate reports and maintain accurate records to support data verification and production tracking.Update internal databases and provide relevant information to Purchasing and other departments.Prepare daily production reports for internal teams.Coordinate with Production Planning, Scheduling, Inventory Control, and other departments to support workflow efficiency.Monitor and order necessary office, production, and processing supplies.Complete required training and maintain compliance with established procedures and documentation standards.Assist with special projects and additional administrative responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required.Minimum of 1 year of clerical, administrative, or data entry experience in a production, manufacturing, or planning environment.Strong typing skills with experience performing high-volume data entry.Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to enter and verify numerical sequences containing up to 18 digits.Strong organizational, analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.Ability to review detailed documentation, identify errors, and maintain accurate records.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently or collaboratively.Comfortable performing computer-based administrative work and sitting for extended periods. Preferred Qualifications Experience with production work orders, scheduling, inventory management, or manufacturing documentation.Familiarity with data entry systems, electronic databases, and document management software.Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing, medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare-related environment.Experience with document reconciliation, quality records, or production reporting.This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you** #INDBH