Senior Production Planner

Senior Production Planner This position is seeking a creative and flexible individual to help lead the Planning activities for the Instrument or Systems Manufacturing lines. Responsible for the overall status of order fulfillment and managing inventory levels throughout the manufacturing process. The Sr Production Planner will be assigned critical Operations, NPI or Sustaining projects to manage. Expected to seek out and recommend process improvements, assist in developing team members skill sets in the planning, 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, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Quality, Engineering and other teams to achieve both tactical and strategic goals assigned. This by fully understanding production demand and supply needs, balancing operational goals while incorporating Lean Manufacturing principals, and identify and coordinate issue resolution and continuous improvement opportunities with other departments. This position requires strong presentation and clear communication abilities. Qualifications Minimum 2 years' experience in SAP (Mandatory) Advanced MS Office skills, understanding of vlookup, Pivot tables, macro recordings, data tables, charting, data sorting segregation and formula auditing. Presents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations. Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely. Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management. Advanced SAP/ERP experience, troubleshoot IT issues that surface with little to no assistance from business applications. Lead department customization transaction Tcode enhancements for business needs. Ability to communicate in a succinct and organized manner, appropriate for context, time and place. (English/Spanish) Expert knowledge of business disciplines production planning and supply chain management. Ability to perform with greater independence and judgment, receiving general supervision from senior management. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization. Exposure to low volume, high complexity capital equipment or high volume, low complexity products. Highly 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. Flexible: adaptable and able to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Motivated: enthusiastic; strives for excellence; continually seeks to improve self and company; ability and strong desire to grow with the company; leads by example. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully. Required Education and Training Minimum 5 years of experience in a progressive manufacturing environment, 4 year degree preferred in Business Management or Engineering. Preferred Skills and Experience APICS certification a plus. Preferred experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry (or similar regulated industry). Demonstrate the ability to operate in a regulated industry with working knowledge of ISO and regulatory restrictions. Additional Information Due 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. Intuitive 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr