Jobs · Management · Illinois

Senior Production Planner

College of American Pathologists (CAP) · Winnetka, IL · 1 mo ago
Management$77k–$96k/yrFull-time

Specific Duties

  • Manage the Production Planning inbox, monitoring all incoming requests and ensuring timely review, routing, and execution.
  • Create and manage OPMs and project records for all new print initiatives, both within and outside Oracle workflows.
  • Administer Oracle Print Workflow processes, including PSRs, project evaluations, and kit creation.
  • Oversee VPOM (Output Manager) file queues to ensure accurate and timely job processing.

Systems Access & Data Management

  • Grant and maintain customer access to the CAP File Share Lab Checklist.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date material master data within ERP systems.

Procurement, Materials & Inventory Coordination

  • Create and manage Oracle requisitions for fulfillment, distribution, and packaging materials.
  • Monitor and coordinate incoming materials for work orders, including internally supplied and outsourced components.
  • Cook packaging material procurement, inventory management, and distribution across all packaging sites.

Shipping & Operational Support

  • Support Shipping Calendar development and updates, including adjustments tied to Code Blue action items.
  • Prepare and maintain weekly binder files to support operational execution and compliance.

General Responsibilities

  • Perform additional duties as assigned in support of production and distribution operations.

Personal Knowledge/Skills Required/Preferred

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong communication, customer service, and partnership skills.

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred - Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Proven experience in D365 MRP (preferred), production planning, supply chain management, or a similar role.
  • Production scheduling experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems.
  • Material ordering, vendor coordination, and inventory control.
  • Supplier relations, ordering, and coordination.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel preferred.

Additional Criteria

  • Candidates must reside within 75-miles of the Northfield, IL office and meet in-office requirements.

Salary

$77,000 - $96,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

The CAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, disability or genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, order of protection status, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal law and the applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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