Production Planning Manager

Responsibilities:

·         Manages sales and operations planning (S&OP) process and chairs quarterly cross-functional review meetings

·         Chair weekly Production Control meetings with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering and Purchasing in support of MPS management and execution.

·         Manages Master Production Schedule (MPS) and marketing forecast evaluation to determine production requirements.

·         Leads MPS review meetings with management to raise awareness of plans based on business financial requirements, budgets, and labor resources

·         Key contributor at new product introductions/manufacturing transfer meetings to ensure materials and labor are properly planned to support prototype, pilot, and production requirements.

·         Load confirmed planned forecasts into the SAP/ERP system to support new and existing device, spare parts, consumables and accessories requirements. Adjust MPS accordingly to accommodate changes in marketing requirements, manufacturing capacity and material availability.

·         Develop schedules for special service parts and upgrades in support of demands that affect installation base.

·         Manage end-of-life (EOL) planning; oversee component engineers' site and provide feedback on past and future requirements as they relate to determining strategies for addressing component EOL and LTB

·         Develop and manage key strategies/programs to drive continuous improvements in programming and planning

·         Works on a wide range of problems where data analysis is required, summarizing information and presenting conclusions.

·         Inventory management and inventory forecasting - create inventory forecasts and manage them tightly

·         Manages and forecasts departmental operating budgets and monitors expenditures

·         Manage and maintain collaborative relationships with Marketing, R&D, Engineering, Logistics, Quality Systems, Production, Accounting, and Information Technology.

·         Manage and optimize department structure, policies, and procedures for efficiency and compliance and review performance of direct subordinates in accordance with individual objectives

·         Provide assistance and training to planning team members.

Requirements:

·         Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in supply chain management preferred

·         5 - 8 years managing Master Scheduling / Production Planning/ S&OP

·         Supply Chain Management experience in a medical device company preferred.

·         Expertise in end-of-life and last-purchase materials management, including sourcing and qualification activities in support of new and legacy products.

·         Extensive ERP system knowledge, preferably SAP experience; including understanding of all associated modules in a manufacturing environment and their relationship with each other.

·         Strong management skills with the ability to lead cohesive and productive teams and orchestrate appropriate availability of resources.

·         Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization; verbal and written with effective presentation and reporting skills.

·         Demonstrated success with planning requirements for multiple product lines at different stages of product life cycle within a full-service manufacturing organization.

·         Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to analyze data, report and provide recommendations.

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and product development environment with limited direction.

·         Knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations and ISO 13485 requirements.

·         Must be able to maintain a high level of cooperation with other departments.

·         Proficient in MS Office applications.

·         Strong and proven leadership skills.