Sr. Demand and Supply Planner

Primary Function of Position

We are looking for team members with statistical skill sets, manufacturing/supply chain experience, to participate and steer in the SIOP planning process.  The SIOP planning function is an excellent way to broaden your experience, skills and network of colleagues, while leveraging knowledge on large data sets to compute demand and supply plans to meet customer demand and maintain inventory targets.  We measure this through various metrics such as Forecast accuracy/inventory health/Sales Plan v Actual and Build Plan vs Actual, On-Time in Full (OTIF) etc.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Drive/participate in cross-functional team meetings/ SIOP process to develop best in class demand plan and optimum supply plan
• Facilitate and drive partnership with Marketing, Sales Operations, Finance team members to develop monthly/quarterly forecasts over mid-term and long-term.
• Partner with NPI/ Engineering/ Marketing teams to understand product lifecycle/ buffer strategy, develop robust plans to enable new product launch and product end of life (EOL) planning.
• Review and make improvements to statistical forecasting models, to drive best- in-class demand forecast accuracy
• Review data output, historical shipments/ consumption for any modifications required based on product segmentation.
• Understand/ manage safety stock/ inventory targets for various regions/ plants
• Partner with manufacturing, planning, regulatory and facilities teams to understand and drive buffer strategies to enable building moves and plan for regulatory restrictions.
• Deep knowledge of Capacity Models (lines/shifts, line efficiencies, head count and material lead-times/constraints)
• Develop capacity and material constrained build plan through cross functional partnership with various partners (Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain)
• Scenario planning for different Demand and Supply scenarios, understand & articulate the different options and impact
• Represent their product families and present relevant data/ charts in the cross-functional SIOP meetings
• Load plan to enable Manufacturing and Supply Chain execution
• Monitor and report performance to plan, e.g. Forecast versus actuals, Build vs. Actual Backflush, and drive corrective actions/ mitigation plans
• Help other planning activities such as Long Range Planning, Excess & Obsolete examination and reduction etc.
• Drive improvements to Key Performance Indicators such as Forecast accuracy, First Pass Fill Rate, Backorder, Finished Goods Inventory Attainment through root-cause examination and cross-functional partnership
• Subject matter experience in order to participate and drive projects to improve operational efficiency/ profitability goals. Work with IT and CoE to drive process changes and enhance system features.
• Troubleshoot and help resolve MPS/MRP issues for demand propagation; Participate in key projects, testing and go-live.
• Professional knowledge of SAP MRP parameters like Requirements plan, Procurement Plan settings, Alternate Part Planning etc. Understands how these parameters impacts planning.
• Basic knowledge of SAP PP-DS planning module is preferred
• Improve processes and simplify/automate wherever possible.
• Assist in training others as needed.

Desired Education / Skillsets/

Minimum MS/MBA with minimum 6+ yrs relevant experience; Degree in Engineering, Math/Finance, Operations Research, Supply Chain highly preferred.Minimum BS with minimum 8+ yrs relevant experience; Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Finance, IE, Engineering highly preferred.Data-based rigor / Data/ problem solving skillsSupply Chain/ Planning Domain experienceExpertise with strategic planning of different phases of Product Life-cycle (New product introduction, End of Sale) systematicallyExpert level in MS Office applications – Word, Excel and PowerPointExperience creating data models and reports advanced reporting tools like Tableau etc.Familiarity and/or ability to work with Advanced Planning applications and/ or ERP applications to create scalable processesLeadership, communication and executive presentation skills to share insights/ gain consensusBasic knowledge of Medical device industry regulations and how they impact the planning workspace.

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 Employment 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We 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 salary ranges are listed.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference 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.

We 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 salary ranges are listed.