Customer Supply Planner

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Customer Supply Planner at our Shawnee, KS location. This role will be responsible for translating the product needs of our clients into a plan that delivers those products on time, in full. Acting as the interface between customer and manufacturing site, this role is responsible for ensuring that we can meet the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and drive the resolution of any constraints to the satisfaction of the client.

Responsibilities

Key point of contact with representatives of our client base, planning finished goods delivery on time in full and ensuring client satisfaction; Receive, interpret and validate regular client product forecast updates; Process client orders; Co-ordinate client information flow of demand changes, client-supplied material, artwork revisions, client-specific systems/reporting, phase in/out of material changes; Using client-derived forecast, detail, develop and maintain an 18mth Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing customer demand with available capacity and constraints on a monthly basis; Communicate and gain consensus across all functions for the MPS; Drive resolution of capacity constraints within work centers and ensure any major capacity issues are escalated appropriately; Manage and track artwork version updates and implementation timelines, ensuring correct artwork is approved and aligned with production schedules; Formal initiation of Change Controls related to packaging components including artwork updates, label changes, and regulatory text revisions; Part Creation and Bill of Materials (BOM) Amendments, including management of old code obsolescence and phase-out activities; Ensure Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) parameters are regularly reviewed and updated; On a regular basis ensure MRP is updated to reflect our current demand and supply plan; Identify and schedule material delivery using MRP across all raw materials/excipients, printed packaging materials, labels, and artwork-controlled component in accordance with Argenta inventory policy

Requirements

High School Education level as a minimum in English and Mathematics or equivalent demonstrable work experience in a similar role; Minimum of 3 years’ relevant Planning experience or knowledge of Production within a busy Manufacturing environment; Excellent organizational, planning and administrative abilities; Determination to see jobs through to completion; Ability to work accurately and within strict deadlines

Benefits

Strong culture; Great benefits; Growth opportunities