Consolidates and develops FG site network level RM gross and net requirements (MRP) package for the planning horizon (18-24 months) taking into consideration site level inventory targets monthly per S&OP drumbeat, financial & LRFP cycles, while also considering NPD/PIPO strategies/inputs by closely connecting with cross functional teams. Works closely with FG site planning teams to validate the data.

Partners with assigned Value Stream Leaders & Global Plan E2E partners to understand portfolio strategic growth, volume projection, cannibalization scenarios to develop a view of the early development pipeline and assess the impact on future (Legacy and New Product Introduction-NPI) component capacity requirements.

Partners with Integrated Supplier Management teams to map assigned supplier’s capacity status by component and work-center, identify capacity bottleneck risks, and recommend capacity projects and other actions, including inventory build-up, to secure short and long-term capacity needs.

Executes RM supply-network strategies per the MRP forecast to meet both customer service and inventory-financial targets through event management process (i.e. STEM, PIPO, Supplier Trade Off etc.). Monitors and identifies gaps, connects with cross functional teams to develop strategies-scenarios to address gaps, and escalates to the appropriate forums for higher level decision making as needed.

Leads short, mid and long-term event/scenario planning discussions within the appropriate forums in the Global Planning governance via Component S&OP with suppliers and hands over to Production Planning as input to cMPS process in accordance to Supply S&OP drumbeat.

Planning Project Liaison for highly complex RM Network & Capacity Strategies: Source-PRISM, NPI Launches and Component PIPO, Material Obsolescence.

In accordance with SCM Framework and drumbeat, leads the monitoring & tracking of vendor capacities, related capacity projects and escalates any risks to customer service to the next levels. Executes component S&OP in accordance to segmentation strategy.

Supports the annual component capacity renewal process as a critical input to global planning processes.

Continuously works with and understands and maintains parameters in current capacity and network planning tools and systems (i.e. ERPs, Polaris, Tableau, PBI, etc.)

Monitors and executes strategies towards driving balanced score card improvements across the network (RM Min-Max Attainment, PIT, SS, OTIF, Inv Financial Commits, CIPs, SLOB etc.). Recommends improvement to inventory parameters where errors could affect the replenishment systems, financial position, credibility, or overall operation.

Participates and supports manager and/or cross functional teams in site level and executive critical forums as required (i.e. Exec Supply Reviews, NPI, Platform-VSL Reviews, ISM LTs, SRTs, CETs, Strategic Projects, Vulnerability, pre-STEM, FG Pipeline etc.)

Responsible for the proactive communication of business-related issues or opportunities to next management level.

Ensures understanding and communication on the business consequences arising from trade-offs concerning the planning activities applying scenario planning and escalation for decision making.

Leads continuous improvement initiatives and events (i.e. workshops) to further mature the E2E planning processes pertaining to the function.

Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.

For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.

Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

Performs other duties assigned as needed.

A minimum of a BS required; technical or business degree is required. An advanced degree, such as an MBA, is preferred.

A minimum of 4 years of combined experience in Source, Plan, Systems and/or Operation is required.

A minimum of 4 years in manufacturing capacity experience, including changeover, downtime, efficiency, and other related capacity critical elements.

Experience in the Medical Device industry or regulated industry.

Computer systems knowledge and programming is required.

Fully bilingual, Spanish and English, written and verbal (required).

APICS CSCP is preferred.

Change management, project management, and the ability to work effectively and drive alignment in a global environment.

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certified is preferred.

Computer skills in Windows: word processing, project planning, presentation, e-mail, and spreadsheet software.

ERP/Digital systems proficiency and skills such as navigation and database understanding, management, and programming skills are preferred.