Buyer/Planner II at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in northridge, California

Job Description:

ROLE SUMMARY


The Buyer / Planner II (BPII) forecasts and plans capacity requirements to ensure alignment with Manufacturing and Sales. BPII will determine variance from production schedules, resource levels, and inventory demand. Plans, measures, and monitors operating limits and capacities of an organization. Being a BPII coordinates with internal stakeholders to understand and develop current and forecasted plans. Identifies and troubleshoots production issues or bottlenecks that impact plant capacity. In addition, BPII utilizes manufacturing data and reports to drive key insights into efficiency, production rate, and other performance metrics. Produces reports that evaluate plant capacity and identify areas needing improvement. Recommends process and equipment improvements to optimize production capabilities.


Requires a bachelor's degree.


B/PII is responsible for aligning with production schedule requirements taking into account capacity, lead time, transportation, phase in/phase out of packaging materials, quality testing timelines, safety stock, and general supply chain planning parameters.


There is a materials management component to address shortages, excess, and obsolete materials. Supports S&OP process from a supply, capacity, and inventory perspective. Prepares short term production schedules as well as long term capacity and supply plans to support customer on-time deliveries.



Key Responsibilities




Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as the central point of communication between Procurement, Production, QA, R&D, and Logistics to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and resource availability.


• Participate in cross-functional meetings to address production constraints, resolve scheduling conflicts, and meet customer needs.


• Partner with QA and R&D to coordinate production for new product launches or process changes, ensuring smooth integration into manufacturing schedules.

Material Coordination:

• Collaborate with the Procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging supplies.


• Resolve material shortages or delays by working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

Capacity Planning:

• Analyze production capacity and labor availability to ensure feasible schedules are developed and executed.


• Propose solutions to address capacity constraints or bottlenecks in collaboration with production leadership.

BOM & Data Accuracy Management:

• Create and update BOMs to ensure they accurately reflect materials, quantities, and production requirements.


• Work with R&D, QA, and Procurement teams to include updates from new products, process changes, or material substitutions.


• Audit BOMs regularly to ensure they match current production processes and material specifications.


• Keep production schedules and material requirements in SAP accurate to support better procurement and inventory management.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track and report production performance metrics, including schedule adherence, efficiency, and downtime.


• Proactively identify deviations from plans and collaborate with teams to develop corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive initiatives to improve scheduling efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.


• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and integrate best practices.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a highly regulated industry doing production planning, with a proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration. (pharmaceutical, aerospace, medical device, etc.)


• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field and minimum of years of directly related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience


• Solid understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)


• Material Review Planning (MRP) knowledge required


• APICS CPIM and or ISM Certified preferred


• Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 strongly preferred


• Greenbelt Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma certificate or equivalent training preferred


• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/ Kaizen preferred


• Intermediate to advance knowledge of Microsoft Office applications tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.



California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.


Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


Benefits Information:


Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.


We look forward to working with you!


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