Sr Planner Scheduler

We’re hiring! If you want your contributions to make a real difference, check out this new career opportunity with us at Draeger where we are led by the guiding principle “Technology for Life”.

In this role you will serve as the primary point of contact with Order Management or respective ordering parties in day-to-day operations and provide guidance to others. Responsible for establishing schedule, planning, execution and prioritization of production orders in support of customer requirements across multiple products. Collaborate with SC Buyers and respective ordering parties with regards to order status to support all requirements. Plan Production within capacity constraints. Participate as a key stakeholder in the Sales & Operations Planning process and, in the development, & implementation of best in class Supply Chain Management Practices.

• Lead and participate in projects for supply chain activities and proxy for Sr Director of Operations and Demand Planning when needed. Serve as main point of contact in day-to-day operations and provide guidance to resolve supply chain issues as needed.
• Create and maintain work orders after each MRP regeneration to satisfy the demand schedule and customer requirements. Apply knowledge of product and process to schedule each work center while optimizing inventory, resources and costs to achieve production schedule requirements.
• Determine, communicate and maintain promised delivery dates to respective ordering parties by utilizing product knowledge, established processes and SAP to meet delivery commitments and satisfy customers.
• Manage day to day relationships with SC Buyers and act as the first line of escalation to achieve established delivery performance goals, successful execution of inventory strategy, and achievement of established KPI’s.
• Create and maintain SAP planning parameters to achieve optimal performance. Process Object Approvals (OA) & ARAS workflows to ensure timely design change and product release. Act as an interface to Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and other internal functions to implement Object Approvals in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Execute all production order related transactions in a timely and accurate manner to control inventory. Review production order variances and take required corrective action to minimize variances. Monitor and coordinate disposition of discrepant material from work cells via block tags and SAP, for prompt processing through the Material Review Board (MRB).
• Review material availability in SAP to maintain objectives and minimize production throughput times.
• Understand and monitor KPIs using established tools in support of overall business objectives.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Education :

BS in a related discipline preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related Experience :

Special Competencies or Certifications :

Draeger has several sites located across North America as well as field-based sales and service positions. Our North America headquarters is located in Telford, PA just north of Philadelphia. We also have US sites in Andover, MA, and Houston, TX. Our Canada site is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

The design, development and manufacturing of Draeger’s Patient Monitoring product line takes place in our Andover, Massachusetts location.

Benefits

Dräger is responsible for life. The lives of our employees are especially important to us, therefore, Dräger believes in fostering a culture that places the focus on employee health & wellbeing, both in the office and at home. We offer a generous benefits package that includes, comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage, paid time off starting at 4+ weeks per year, tuition reimbursement, k match, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance and more. Dräger also offers localized perks such as free parking and onsite gym with fitness instructors and classes, full-service cafeteria, and game room at select locations.

EEO is the Law

Draeger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more :

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products : cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16, employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.

What we offer

Health Insurance; Retirement savings; Health center and gym