Key Responsibilities Include:
Production Planning and Operations Management
The role plays a critical part in production planning and operations management. The primary responsibility is to create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring that production aligns with demand, capacity, and resource availability.
Develop, Manage, and Optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
* Align production output with forecasted demand, capacity, and resource availability.
* Lead initiatives in product lifecycle and SKU configuration management, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives for cost-saving, excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory mitigation, and operational efficiency.
* Drive scenario planning for evolving business needs, focusing on End of Life planning given customer, market, and supply priorities.
Strategic Liaison Among Teams
Act as a strategic liaison among Sales Operations, Master Data Management (MDM), Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, and corporate planning teams to align schedules with market demands and organizational goals.
Change Management Strategies
Partner with global teams to implement and communicate change management strategies, ensuring cross-functional readiness and adherence to timelines.
Risk Mitigation and Cost-Saving Opportunities
Escalate risks associated with SKU prioritization or product changes and coordinate mitigation strategies to meet delivery milestones.
Analysis and Implementation
Analyze demand data, supply targets, and margin goals to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, including site-specific builds and COGS optimization.
Policy Development
Develop policies for constraint-based planning, rough-cut capacity analysis, safety stock levels, and time fence implementation to enhance schedule accuracy and reduce risk.
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Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8-12 years of related experience.
At this level, a graduate degree may be desirable with 4 years of related experience.
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What You'll Get:
A front row seat to life-changing CGM technology.
A full and comprehensive benefits program.
Growth opportunities on a global scale.
Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.