Associate Planner, Manufacturing, Life Sciences

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Associate Planner opportunity is an entry level role with career growth opportunities within the production scheduling team. The Associate Planner plays a key role in supporting our supply chain team by contributing to the efficient production scheduling process. This position is responsible for collaborating with senior schedulers, analyzing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely execution of production schedules. The primary purpose is to assist in the coordination of varied activities to ensure the production of high-performance products with the quality, delivery, and cost to meet customer's requirements.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree with an emphasis in Supply Chain, Operations Management or other business discipline required.

ASCM/APICS certification preferred.

2-5 years of direct and relevant manufacturing procurement experience required.

Job Functions:

• Monitor production schedules to ensure customer deadlines are met and communicate any delays to customer service.
• Coordinate expedites and schedule changes with production planners and production
• Coordination of weekly production schedules and maintenance of work orders.
• Track and assist in creation of new metrics such as production adherence and on-time performance
• Scheduling and coordinating WIP to outside vendors for further processing.
• Work with purchasing on component deliveries and impacts to schedule
• Research and correct inventory discrepancies
• Support forecasting activity by participating in forecast review meetings and provide feedback to supervisor as required.
• Support capacity planning activities to ensure the site is meeting customer requirements.
• Other duties and projects as requested / required by manager.

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career and make that vision a reality.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences; and together, we'll create a better life.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.




• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave




• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.




• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance




• Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want




• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program