Job Description:

As a Materials Planner for CONMED, you will keep pulse on factory orders and production, and direct the factory team on priorities to ensure production goals are met. This role has a high level of visibility to management and is responsible for reporting on backorders and important supply chain elevations. This is an onsite position in Largo, FL.Responsibilities:Perform material, labor and capacity reviews in conjunction with other factory management personnel as part of the ongoing production planningrelease process. Surface and help drive the resolution of issues as they arise.Monitor inventory levels to ensure position to inventory goals are maintained and excess inventory does not accumulate.As required, compile and publish backorder reports. Determine the root cause of the backorder and communicate to factory management, engineers, etc. Drive to eliminate the backorder and correct the root cause.Ensure work orders are released in a timely manner by the established factory process (discrete planned MRP workorders, visual review, etc.) to meet established aggregate goals.Participate in the establishment of factory production goals through the monthly Resource Requirements Planning (RRP) process.Routinely review lot sizes, kanban's, etc. to ensure the sizing is reasonable based on current production volumes and planning methodologies.Review and implement routine engineering change orders.Work on other special projects as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degreeIntermediate Microsoft Office and Excel SkillsPreferred Qualifications:Supply chain experienceStrong analytical and communication skills0-20% travel.This position is not eligible for employer based visa sponsorship.