Manufacturing Planner / Scheduler

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

 We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 Job Description We are the makers of possible    BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.    We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

The Production Planner is responsible for the conversion of a rough-cut capacity master production schedule into a detailed production plan, after analysis of material availability and manufacturing capacity in support of manufacturing.

Create/release production orders and partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Master Data, Customer Service and Logistics in the execution of the scheduled orders. Key contact responsible for the accurate reporting of product status and availability timeline.  Full ownership of products from beginning of order release until products are in stock. Communicate significant current/potential supply performance problems (capacity imbalance, noncompliant material, material shortage, supplier delays etc.) to Supply Chain network and operations. Balance capacity of work center with material availability/location/expiry. Maximize the use of material to minimize excess inventory and scrap by monitoring impact of material, expiration dating, production yields and sales forecast changes.  Provide data for Key Performance Metrics (root causes of order issues, excess & expired inventory, schedule compliance, projected inventory at risk/stock loss, etc.). Performs supply chain functions such as production planning, buying, inventory control, outsourcing and others as necessary to support the site.  Responsible for managing and analyzing data to improve the overall planning and production process.  Ensure work is properly maintained in SAP and representative of supply plan. Supports other members of team (buyer, inventory, shipping/receiving) as necessary Cross Functional activity with operations, procurement, customer service and regional supply