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Planner/Buyer

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In this position, you will execute the manufacturing schedule from incoming raw material prioritization to final shipment coordination to meet promised customer ship dates. You will plan raw materials and manufacturing according to the schedule to meet financial plans and customer requirements, and be responsible for placing and expediting purchase orders to support the manufacturing schedule.

You will ensure schedule and forecast tie monthly to meet plan and customer requirements; release work orders to meet manufacturing schedule; coordinate shipments from client notification of shipment, to carrier scheduling and completion of required shipping documentation, to assure on time shipment to the client; report monthly inventory levels; procure materials/services required to meet planned schedules, as communicated through the MRP system; coordinate outside processing to support customer deliveries; interface with product development to support new product introduction into manufacturing; coordinate picking and shipping of materials with Warehouse and Shipping; review and coordinate disposal of obsolete and expired materials; follow up with Warehouse to assure execution and results of cycle count program; coordinate annual physical inventory of powder and raw materials with warehouse personnel; review manufacturing order closure in Fourth Shift to assure accurate transactions and inventory and timely closure of orders; provide back up support for all scheduling functions, including the communication of all priorities and issues; assist Warehouse and Shipping in resolving inventory and/or shipping discrepancies.

Requirements: 4 year college degree or equivalent combination of coursework and experience with APICS certification/training preferred. 1-3 years production scheduling experience preferably with a medical manufacturer or similar lot trace environment. Two+ years MRP experience (Fourth Shift preferred). Experience coordinating shipments to domestic and international customers. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 5 day work week

Employee Benefits

Lifecore Biomedical's Employee Benefit Program offers employees flexible, comprehensive options and services, allowing an employee to select benefits that are most appropriate to his or her situation.

Options include:

Medical and Dental Coverage
Matching 401K
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off
Flex Work Week and Time
Employee Assistance Program
Exercise Room

This is a general overview of our benefits. This information is subject to change and is not meant to be an official plan document.

Lifecore Biomedical, LLC reserves the right to change, amend, or eliminate any benefit or service at any time.

Lifecore Biomedical, LLC's plan descriptions will prevail in the event a discrepancy occurs. Employer and employee contribution will vary by the benefits employees select.

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