Production Planning Admin

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Production Planner will be responsible for coordinating production activities and material usage planning for manufacturing site(s) at BIOVECTRA. This role will support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Master Capacity Schedule (MCS) by ensuring timely material availability, creating and maintaining bills of materials, and managing requisitions from order placement to release.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the site Master Production Schedule.

Convert demand forecasts into executable manufacturing plans.

Align production schedules with:

Capacity constraints

Material availability

Equipment readiness

Workforce availability

Lead schedule reviews and planning meetings.

Monitor schedule adherence and recovery plans.

Identify and communicate production risks.

Support inventory optimization while maintaining customer service levels.

Coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Technical Operations, Quality, and Project Management teams.

Prepare planning metrics and management reports.

Technical Competencies

Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Capacity Planning

Inventory Management

Demand Planning and Forecasting

S&OP / Integrated Business Planning

Production Order Management

Bottleneck Analysis

Supply Risk Assessment

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, analytics)

ERP reporting and data analysis

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Strong organization and prioritization skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

GMP / Regulatory Knowledge

Understanding of GMP manufacturing operations.

Knowledge of batch scheduling and campaign planning.

Familiarity with change control, deviations, and quality impacts on schedule execution.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, supply chain, or related field preferred.

• Other technical diploma supplemented with technical training or equivalent work experience may be considered.

Experience:

2+ years of production planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience.

Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing (biopharma, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similar) preferred.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SYSPRO, JDE, Dynamics).

Experience balancing capacity, materials, labor, and customer demand.

Preferred Certifications:

APICS/ASCM CPIM

CSCP

PMP (beneficial)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (optional)

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $20.37 - $35.65/hr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: Manufacturing