Supply Chains Production Planner

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

• Create and maintain schedules for manufacturing.
• Build out and maintain complex Bill of Materials for production steps within BioVectra’s ERP system.
• Chairing stakeholders’ meetings on a regular basis to align production schedule with sales, manufacturing, Procurement, Project Management, and QC departments.
• Confirming manufacturing capacity before verifying availability of materials and scheduling.
• Preparing material usage schedules for Procurement to program orders and manage required deliveries.
• Initiating requisitions to Procurement department for necessary materials.
• Constantly monitoring status of orders and communicating any required changes. Following order placement from initiation thru release for on time manufacturing.
• Optimizing inventory levels to meet requested service with minimal spend outlay in conjunction with strict adherence to on-time manufacturing pace.
• Identifying material shortages based on updated lead times from Procurement. Identifying and recommending resolutions to resource & material constraints.
• Create WIP jobs in the ERP system and issue barcode sheets for material transactions.
• Continuously monitoring pace of production thru shift reports for any exceptions in raw material usage and inventory levels to ensure continued available stock is ordered for uninterrupted on time production.
• Performing analysis to recommend the optimal production schedule of customer orders, with key inputs from the manufacturing Managers, Project managers and Sales.
• Booking all production jobs against the schedule and orders. Includes package jobs to production and/or warehouse departments. Monitor and update job orders in the ERP system.
• Ensuring schedule stability by minimizing short term changes to the schedule where possible.
• Tracking and reporting performance metrics for ongoing measure and continuous improvement.
• Working effectively and cooperatively within a multi-functional team environment and with all departments and levels of leadership.
• Adhering to BioVectra’s Health and Safety Policy as outlined in CP0010 Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Statements of Principle, and Responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Supply Chain, or related field. Other technical diploma supplemented with technical training at secondary level, or equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferred planning and/or project management experience.
• Must be computer literate with experience using spreadsheets, Project Planning Software, MS-Project and/or SAP/ERP systems.
• APICS certification is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management.
• Excellent problem solving. Mathematics, data analysis, and analytical skills.
• Must possess excellent follow-up and planning skills.
• Must work well under pressure and be able to prioritize workloads.
• Well organized and detail and multi-task oriented.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a variety of individuals and personalities within and between departments.
• Must possess and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
  

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.