What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Analyst position at Argen Corporation?
The Planning Analyst is responsible for the continuous production of Zirconia products; including raw material, capacity, component and finished good planning, and for ensuring Zirconia manufacturing plans are executed cross functionally between Inventory Control, Manufacturing and Quality departments.
Schedule: M-F, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: 5855 Oberlin Dr, San Diego, CA 92121
The day-to-day:
- Works closely and proactively with Sr. Director of Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Manufacturing & Quality to establish and maintain inventory levels that support manufacturing build schedules and forecasts, specifically using lean processes to deliver superior results and on time deliveries.
- Translates current inventory, incoming volume, and work scopes into a production plan with a time-phased build schedule.
- In conjunction with Supply Chain Sr. Director, manages load leveling and bottleneck scheduling and utilizes theory of constraints (TOC) for more accurate scheduling.
- Works with purchasing and inventory control teams to ensure adequate stock levels, minimize waste, and reduce carrying costs.
- Monitors and manages production capacity, adjusting as necessary to meet changing demands and optimize resource utilization.
- Develops and maintains counter measures to address the root causes of gaps in planning.
- Manages backorder report and communicates projected availability, reason for stock out and prevents future backorders by prioritizing component and finished good planning
- Serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments.
- Provides input to the Director of Supply Chain on operating plans for the sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP) process, concerning incoming volume and capacity.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and works with cross-functional teams to implement changes that increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensures that all production activities adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
What does it take to be successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field with 3–5 years’ experience in analysis or demand planning, preferably in manufacturing or distribution. Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum 2 years of direct supervisory experience.
- Experience using kanban, forecasting tools and best practices, including techniques and methods to develop forecasting models.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen curiosity for identifying root causes and underlying trends.
- Ability to generate, analyze and interpret data.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and statistical packages.
- Experience in production scheduling and capacity planning.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to manage, interpret and utilize large sets of data.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Advanced ERP experience required. (QAD experience is a plus.)
- Project / Program Management capabilities and leadership skills / Lean background a plus.
- Knowledge of and exposure to complex business systems.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power BI, Word, & PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- APICS certification is a plus.
- Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures and completing on-the-job training.
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.
Our Awesome Benefits!
- Medical, dental and vision Plans
- 401k with Employer Match
- PTO
- Employee Events
- Wellness Programs
- Discounts for home, travel, entertainment and relaxation!
About Us
At Argen, we’re in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. We are 500 team members strong. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with diverse product offerings. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.
