Production/Supply Planner

divh2Production/Supply Planner/h2pIt started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologieslike the da Vinci surgical system and Ionhave transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide./ppWere a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world./ppThe problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningfulbecause every improvement we make has the potential to change a life./ppIf youre ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, youll find your purpose here./ph3Job Description/h3pThe Service Production Controller Planner III supports the reprocessing manufacturing actives in the Service department. This position requires a detailed and creative individual to support troubleshooting as well improvements, and modifications. This will require collaborating with various teams in Service, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Finance to meet forecast build and repair schedules. The position requires a creative and flexible individual with a mastery of ERP systems, and an elevated level of experience in a manufacturing and support function. This position requires strong analytical skills, detailed communication, along with being a collaborator, initiative-taker, and having a can-do attitude./ppThe Service Production Planner III will be assigned critical NPI/Sustaining projects to manage, seek out and recommend process improvements, assist in developing planning team members skill sets, and take on leadership responsibilities for strategic planning activities that enable the department capabilities to scale to the growing business needs. The candidate will work with multiple cross-functional teams to achieve both tactical and strategic goals assigned by fully understanding production demand, supply needs, balancing operational goals while incorporating Lean Manufacturing principles, identifying and driving issue to resolution and continuous improvement opportunities with other departments./ph3Qualifications/h3pJob Qualifications/pulliMinimum 4 years of experience in a progressive manufacturing environment, 4-year degree preferred in Business Management, previous medical device manufacturing experience highly desirable./liliDemonstrate the ability to operate in a regulated industry with working knowledge of ISO and regulatory restrictions./liliMinimum 2 years of experience in operating/evolving planning systems such as SAP 09, Adexa, JDA, or Kinaxis./liliExperience in Production Planning or Project Management is a required qualification./liliUnderstanding of business information systems, and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications./liliPresents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations. Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely verbally and written communication./liliAbility to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management./liliAdvanced ERP experience troubleshoots IT issues that surface, and lead in department customization of the ERP systems in support of business needs./liliAbility to perform with greater independence and judgment, receiving general supervision from senior management./liliDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues that surface with little to no assistance from business applications./liliHighly analytical: critical thinker; strong analytical aptitude and attention to detail; due to the speed and rate of change occurring in this manufacturing environment, must be able to problem-solve and think independently./liliFlexible: adaptable and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment./liliMotivated: enthusiastic; strives for excellence; continually looks to improve self and company; ability and strong desire to grow with the company; leads by example./liliAbility to Manage multiple tasks and projects successfully in parallel./liliAPICS Six Sigma certifications a plus./li/ulh3Additional Information/h3pDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role./ppIntuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws./ppMandatory Notices/ppU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status./ppCertain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process)./ppFor any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employees start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes./ppWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws./ppPreference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee./ppThis position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidates experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidates qualifications, consistent with applicable law./ppWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed./p/div