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Position will also be responsible for monitoring and managing assigned value streams and planner codes including inventory and customer service levels. Will also be responsible for planning finished goods inventory levels for distribution.\nThe selected candidate must reside within a commutable distance to Pomona, CA. This is not a hybrid or remote opportunity and requires onsite presence 5 days per week.\nPRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\nReleases and manages production requisitions in accordance with heijunka level loading, kanban signals, production plan goals and related planning data.\nPlaces and manages purchases orders in accordance with MRP, Kanban signals, production plan goals and related planning data.\nWorks closely with manufacturing and suppliers to prioritize, expedite and de-expedite work orders and purchase orders based on material availability, department resources, changing requirements and customer service requirements.\nManage the assigned value streams including the management of inventory turns improvement, backorder reduction and coordinating activities with other planner buyers and departments.\nParticipates in the new product development process and supports supply chain planning activities at the new product team level.\nManage, monitor and update kanbans for assigned value streams and production cells.\nHave strong working knowledge and apply the principles of planning/pull system.\nHave an understanding of lean manufacturing and a continuous improvement focus.\nManage and maintain inventory levels to the company goals at the raw, sub-assembly, WIP and finished good levels.\nMonitors and understands key planning parameters such as lead-time, safety stocks, buffer stocks and lot sizes.\nWorks closely with suppliers to manage and control material supply, to prioritize, expedite and assure enough material supply to fulfill customer demand.\nJob Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations and 1+ year of work-related experience in a manufacturing environment; production planning or purchasing OR\nHigh school diploma and 5+ years of work experience in purchasing, planning, supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing operations.\nExperience working within ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or equivalent.\nPossess excellent communication (technical, oral, written) and the ability to describe issues clearly.\nExcellent computer skills and solid in Microsoft Office Suite applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot, Project are required.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nAPICS Certification a plus.\nStrong interpersonal skills that create effective cross functional relationships in a high performing environment.\nDriven and motivated individual with demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.\nUnquestionably high ethical standards and attention to reputational and compliance risks.\nOrganized thinker that can prioritize tasks in real time and exercise judgment in high-paced environment.\nAbility to calculate rates, ratios, and percent to draw and interpret graphs.\nAbility to discern trends and analyze operational and financial reports.\nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. \nPossess excellent technical judgment and able to set logical action plan and technical problem resolution. \nIND123\nTarget Market Salary Range:\nActual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.\nFor Field Sales roles, the salary range listed reflects base pay only and does not include incentive pay opportunities under the applicable sales compensation plan\n$68,900 - $84,200\nOperating Company:\nOrmcoOrmco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions, including brackets and wires. For more than 60 years, our team has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million smiles in more than 140 countries. We build trusted relationships. Each one is rooted in respect and understanding. We take that approach when we help orthodontists achieve their clinical and practice management objectives. We take the same approach when we help our team bring their personal best to work each day, ready to make a difference and reach their full potential.\nEnvista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 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