Supply Planner I

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for coordinating and managing production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing work orders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

•           Prepares schedules and ensures timely completion of work orders for manufacturing processes.

•           Releases and prints work orders for prepared schedules.

•           Interfaces with Supervisors, Material Handling and Purchasing and resolves concerns regarding schedules, part shortages, expedites, ECN approval, etc.

•           Problem solves inventory issues by substituting parts and adjusting pick lists.

•           Meets daily with Supervisors regarding scheduling issues.

•           Prepares an expedited list for sterilization preparation and warehouse personnel.

•           Collects data to prepare reports for the Manager, Production, Planning, Purchasing and Inventory Control.

•           Mentors with Supply planner II.

•           Performs a variety of other tasks and related work, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•           Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.

•           Writing

•           Sitting

•           Standing

•           Bending

•           Visual acuity

•           Color perception

•           Depth perception

•           Reading

•           Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•           Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.

•           A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

•           Demonstrated computer skills; preferably spreadsheets, word processing, and other applicable software programs.  

•           Experience with manufacturing work orders on Teach Teams or Value Stream Structure.

•           Demonstrated experience with tracking and reviewing reports.

COMPETENCIES

•           Interpersonal skills

•           Teamwork

•           Time management

•           Organization

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.