Position Purpose/Summary: Oversee planning of the production value stream of X-ray Windows-Detectors products from raw materials to shipment. Collaborate with production, engineering, Shipping and Purchasing to: • Create and drive the schedule for providing product to best meet customer needs. • Oversee Part Number and Bill of Material management for existing and new products. • Identify and drive process improvement activities to reduce scrap, overproducing and over-inventory situations, and to reduce production lead times. Essential Functions: • Coordinate with Sales, Production, and Purchasing to manage the production schedule: • Establish priorities for manufacturing based on Production schedule and Sales forecast. • Plan for spikes in demand, special orders, or potential opportunities. • Provide lead-time information for customer demand. • Coordinate repair or replacement of returned materials. • Manage inventory levels and accuracy in the ERP system: • Create and transact work orders. • Monitor and reconcile inventory discrepancies. • Establish and maintain settings for MRP or Kanban fulfillment. • Coordinate disposition of non-conforming materials. • Manage the Bill of Materials in the ERP system: • Create & manage part numbers and bills of materials. • Monitor and adjust costed bills of material for sub-assemblies and finished goods. • Planning Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement • Co-own department metrics such as revenue, on-time delivery, inventory write-off, etc. • Co-own action plans to drive improvements in key metrics • Additional tasks that may be assigned. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' experience in a production planning / materials control function or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Hands-on experience in developing master production schedules and materials requirements plans. • Demonstrated planning experience in support of high customer service levels in a complex supply chain environment. • Demonstrated experience transitioning new products into production. • Demonstrated experience participating in or driving improvement projects. • Current APICS CPIM certification preferred. Key Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position. • Knowledge of VISUAL Manufacturing or a similar ERP system. • Must be familiar with product construction and application; demonstrated understanding of manufacturing methods, techniques, and equipment as it relates to defined value streams. • Must fit in and work well with all types of personalities and temperaments. • Manage multiple priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. • Computer literacy applied to scheduling and data management, to include overall Microsoft Office platforms. • Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills using a formal methodology (PDCA, 8D, etc.) • Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form in English • Solid time management and organizational skills. • Ability to coordinate with multiple departments.