Job Description

Position Scope:

The Production Planner will set and oversee the production plans to align with the sales forecast (demand plan) from the integrated business plan, while meeting business objectives of safety, quality, on-time delivery, competitive customer lead times, profitability, and inventory.

The position works closely with the Supply Planning Manager, Manufacturing and Packaging Managers to ensure continuous and optimal production is achieved. The role encompasses understanding inventory management policies for finished goods supply, to raw material replenishment. 

The Production Planner will also be responsible for achieving set KPI’s, whilst providing any  root cause analytics, and other ad hoc reporting as needed. 

This position will interface with other cross functional teams from purchasing, quality, and warehousing to ensure production goals are met.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversee the scheduling of production materials to ensure optimal production levels are maintained
• Support and if needed Lead daily/weekly production meetings.
• Respond to production issues and adjust planning schedule as required
• Communicate any major supply constraints that will disrupt manufacturing to Management.
• Initiate and support the release of Batch Records
• Initiate and manage planned deviations as needed
• Support any investigation of Non-conformances via Master Control, as needed.
• Analyze capacity and identify any potential bottlenecks in the production system and propose/implement solutions
• Monitor inventory levels of raw material and coordinate with Buyer/Planner to expediate orders
• Participate in the review of the company’s inventory policy and make recommendations on adjustments to avoid risk of slow moving/obsolescent materials
• Track, measure, and report key metrics of performance versus plan
• Other projects and activities as required

Job Complexity:

The job requires the individual to work on problems of diverse scope requiring planning of complex operations.  The position exercises broad judgment within generally defined practices and policies, and acts as advisor and trainer to resolve technical problems and meet schedules.  Erroneous or mistimed decisions may cause critical delays or cost impact and may have an immediate effect on the company’s success.  The position interacts internally with peers and management and may interact with customers. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 10%

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences or supply chain or relevant work experience
• +3 years of experience in production planning in a commercialized setting where manufacturing of bulk active ingredients as well as finished products is conducted
• A minimum of 1 year experience in an FDA regulated environment; GMP experience required
• Demonstrated experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent professional communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills 
• Proactive problem definition and creative problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated teamwork and results orientation
• Provide high energy and a readiness to collaborate with internal resources

Desired Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• APICS certification, CPIM, or CPM preferred
• Experience with injectable products is desirable

The salary range provided is based on the Company’s reasonable estimate of the base salary pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual base pay is determined by several factors relevant to the position, including skills, competencies, experience, education, and geographic location. Anika also offers a discretionary bonus program for all full-time employees, comprehensive healthcare benefits, health savings account, 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match which includes immediate vesting, employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount, accrued paid time off, additional long-term incentives including stock awards, and much more. At Anika, we take pride in offering robust Total Rewards, inclusive of market-leading benefits to meet our employees where they are in their career and in life. 

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Anika reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, subject to applicable law.