Director Planning – Scheduling, Syteline/CSI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and lead the monthly SIOP process, establishing the agenda and driving decisions among sales, operations, finance, and executive leadership teams.

• Evaluate demand forecasts, inventory status, and production capacity to align supply and demand across the product range.

• Formulate the strategy for, develop, and oversee master production schedules that are in line with business goals and customer commitments.

• Track and report on SIOP KPIs, which include forecast accuracy, safety stock levels, and on-time delivery metrics.

• Review and evaluate safety stock levels for all SKUs to maintain a balance between service levels and carrying costs.

• Set and uphold safety stock targets based on lead time variability and demand fluctuations.

• Discover opportunities to minimize excess inventory while upholding target service levels.

• Conduct monthly assessments of inventory adequacy and present insights and recommendations to operations leadership.

• Perform regular reviews of lead times for raw materials, components, and finished products.

• Monitor vendor and internal manufacturing performance against established lead time standards and guidelines.

• Identify and escalate lead time variances; work with Procurement to implement necessary corrective measures.

• Keep lead time documentation updated and revise planning parameters within Syteline as conditions evolve.

• Identify and address planning anomalies, including production bottlenecks, material shortages, and capacity constraints.

• Analyze root causes of planning exceptions and suggest corrective actions to Operations and Procurement teams.

• Keep track of Syteline alerts and exception reports; investigate and resolve planning discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning accuracy and system utilization.

• Collaborate with Production and Operations teams to address scheduling conflicts and capacity limitations.

• Act as the senior authority on planning and scheduling within the organization, providing guidance to executive leadership on capacity strategy, planning risks, and process maturity.

• Develop and document planning processes, standards, and best practices throughout the organization.

• Mentor and cultivate the skills of other planning personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of progressive experience as a Master Scheduler or in a comparable senior planning/scheduling position within a manufacturing, supply chain, or operations setting.

• Required hands-on experience with Infor CloudSuite Industrial/Syteline scheduling.

• In-depth knowledge of Syteline's planning, scheduling, and MRP functionalities.

• Strong grasp of demand forecasting, inventory management, master scheduling, and S&OP/SIOP processes.

• Familiarity with lead time management, safety stock calculations, and principles of production scheduling.

• Experience in medical device, biopharmaceutical, life sciences, or other FDA/ISO-regulated manufacturing settings is preferred.

• Strong aptitude for ERP systems and an understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.

• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Comfortable setting direction and influencing executive-level decisions without having formal authority over other personnel.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• A collaborative team member capable of building effective working relationships across departments.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote position.

• Chance to be part of a high-growth multinational manufacturer at the leading edge of the biotech industry.