Production Planning Analyst

Our client, a Global Medical Device Manufacture has an immediate opening for a Production Planning Analyst for a 12 Month + Contract. Our client offers results-driven people a place where they can make a difference - every day! You will also have the opportunity to work with other like-minded, self-directed and detail oriented Top Talents in an extremely collaborative and professional environment. Responsibilities Developing and implementing production build plans based on sales order priorities, material availability, cost factors, and production capacity. Partnering with Production leadership to maximize output and labor efficiency for assigned product lines. Analyzing sales orders within planning lead times to confirm material availability and support on-time delivery. Maintaining sales order due dates to reflect expected material availability and capacity limitations. Collaborating with Sales Support teams to revise priorities and reschedule orders when needed. Ensuring customer delivery requirements are consistently met. Collaborating with Operations Project Managers and Material Coordinators to manage engineering change implementations on production lines. Actively participating in material allocation processes while working with Sales and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) teams. Performing trend and issue analysis to identify planning risks and participating in countermeasure efforts. Participating as a planning representative on cross-functional project teams. Utilizing planning tools to develop efficient tactical inventory and supply solutions. Supporting Production Supervisors and Leads in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement activities. Performing other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in production planning or supply chain roles. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; intermediate skills in PowerPoint. APICS Certification is preferred. Experience with QAD or SAP systems is a plus. Demonstrated skills in planning, analysis, attention to detail, and organization. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented problem-solving mindset. Familiarity with business systems related to Sales Order Management, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, ERP / MRP, and Procurement. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate level knowledge of supply chain management is preferred.