Sr. Planner

Job Description

Would you like to join an innovative team creating technology to power groundbreaking insights in academic, clinical, pharma and biotech research?

It is an extraordinary time for Fluidigm. Our technology is empowering customers to improve life through comprehensive health insight. We invite you to join a leading provider of indispensable life sciences tools that is accelerating global research on multiple frontiers of human health.

At Fluidigm we are also building a positive culture where our people can do the best work of their careers, informed and influenced by our core values:

• Create what customers need next.
• Drive to make a difference.
• Collaborate and learn.
• Step up.

 Fluidigm is looking for a Senior Planner, Spare Parts to join our team. 

Description:

• Perform and review weekly, monthly and quarterly demand and supply analysis. Highlight surplus, shortfall and initiate contingency plan.
• Initiate and review weekly/monthly/quarterly production plans in response to changes and priority. Create and manage release of work orders.
• Manage MRP (Material Requirement Planning) and identify optimum inventory level. Prepare quarterly buy-plan for approval. Initiate purchase requisition. Highlight shortages, surplus and manage end of life and part transition.
• Create and maintain new part number and master route and BOM in ERP.
• Manage Capacity Requirement Planning (CRP). Maintain capacity table and perform capacity and constraint analysis.
• Play a significant role in successful implementation and transition to new ERP system.
• Work with cross functional team on cost reduction initiatives, and new product introduction.
• Work with logistic partners to complete inbound and outbound shipments.
• Perform production backflushing, close workorders, and maintain inventory accuracy. Includes onsite and trunk stocks.
• Manage global cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, take corrective actions, and scrap any unresolved variances.
• Maintain warehouse organization
• Produce SalesForce reports and close requests in ERP.
• Initiate work process improvements in day to day planning and execution.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in engineering/ science or business administration with at least 8 years of industry experience in high technology businesses, with a min of 3 years in a planning role in manufacturing environment.
• Well verse in ERP system. Able analyze and maintain ERP system.
•  Salesforce reporting
• Mature, high level of initiative, hardworking, analytical & able to work independently
• Strong in communications, negotiations & presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and values teamwork.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office. Excellent with Microsoft Excel.
• Good organizational skills and able to work in a fast paced environment

 Ready to join an industry leader with a bold and ambitious mission that is enabling advancements in human health? Apply online with your resume!

The Company is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation during this process, please inform The Company of your requirements.  We are an equal opportunity employer.