Overview

As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 8,500 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions.Bruker Nano, one of Bruker’s four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Canopy.

The Planner II plays a critical role in managing the production planning process for materials and labor needs to meet sales forecasts and product delivery requirements daily. This individual handles details of a confidential and critical nature and must function efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced-level professional planning work and manages complex planning projects to completion
• Responsible for material requirements planning, capacity planning, and production control activity
• Maintains and reports on Key Performance Indicators for Planning adherence, WIP monitoring, Work Center Utilization, planning backlog, master data accuracy (planning related), customer backorder, lead time, and schedule attainment
• Monitors and optimizes planning related master data elements
• Supports and maintains internal forecasts for internally manufactured instruments
• Works under general supervision with latitude for independent judgement
• Works closely with Procurement, Instrument Manufacturing, and Warehouse/Logistics
• Ensures inventory levels and turns goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders
• Manages daily planning meeting
• Runs MRP at reasonable intervals and places appropriate work orders
• Liaises with all stakeholders to ensure the timely execution of production orders
• May consult with senior peers on projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Supply Chain or Business Management
• At least two years of related experience in a dynamic, high-tech environment
• Working experience in the Biotech/Life Science industry is preferred
• Familiarity with an ERP system, preferably Microsoft Navision
• Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, practices, and techniques of planning
• Experience in a regulated environment preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• High degree of detail orientation
• Ability to work independently with little oversight
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to manage communications from both internal and external sources

At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $62,000/yr. and $85,000 provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

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