Job Title : Demand Planner / Production Planner / Material Planner / Inventory Planner
Location : Rockford, TN 37853
Duration : 10 Months
Job Type : Temporary Assignment
Work Type : Onsite
Shift : (8 : 00 AM – 4 : 30 PM)
Pay rate : - $24.00-$24.00 / Hr
Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The opportunity below is with one of our clients, a leading global medical technology company. This organization provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging and laboratory diagnostics, as well as advanced therapies and digital health services. Its solutions span prevention and early detection through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, empowering healthcare providers worldwide.
Job Description
- Develop & maintain production schedules to ensure timely delivery of product
- Plan materials ensuring optimal inventory levels are maintained
- Use MRP system to forecast demands, plan production and manage inventory, with a strong understanding of production planning principles.
- Prepare requisitions to obtain necessary materials & components.
- Collaborate with manufacturing team to ensure deadlines are met
- Collaborate with purchasing / procurement team to ensure supplier timeliness
- Comply with all company regulations and safety standards, following SOPs / MPIs
- Knowledge of bill of materials
- Product phase in / phase out knowledge
- Support of R&D new product releases from R&D phase through release to production
- Strong knowledge of SAP
Role Responsibilities
Initially a support role for existing demand planners.Over time, may take on specific product planning responsibilities as they learn.Core tasks align with job description :Develop and maintain production schedules.Plan materials and manage inventory.Use MRP system for forecasting and planning.Prepare requisitions for materials / components.Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement teams.Top Skills & Must-Haves
Microsoft Excel & Word proficiency (spreadsheets and documentation).Attention to detail and accuracy (especially with numbers and inventory control).Production scheduling experience.Manufacturing planning experience.Strong communication skills (cross-functional collaboration).Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
SAP experience (ERP system used by the company).Inventory control background.Experience with other ERP systems (Oracle, etc.) may help, but SAP is unique.Team & Collaboration
Works withTwo other demand planners.Finance team.Shipping / receiving and stockroom personnel.Production supervisors and associates.Communication and teamwork are critical.TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.