TAR B, USA
6 days ago
Manager of Production Planning

Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

At Siemens Healthineers, we offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally.

Our Global Team:

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our Culture:

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world.  We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

Leads a SCM organization, defines and implements SCM strategy, standards and guidelines in area of responsibility (both Procurement and Supply Chain/Logistics functions).

The Manager of Production Planning for External Manufacturing is responsible for leading a team to develop, modify, and orchestrate efficient supply planning for externally manufactured finished goods across 80 suppliers.  This global role reports into the Sr. Director of CLS External Production Planning.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the production plans and order management processes of externally supplied finished goods in adherence to the company’s budget and deadlines.Partner with supplier’s operations, including but not limited to manufacturing, supply chain management, capacity utilization, productivity, continuous improvement, obsolescence management, cost controls, and contract management.Evaluate demand plans, finished goods inventory levels, and production capacity to formulate optimized production schedules. Efficiently manage purchase orders, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality standards.Proactively identify and escalate risks to supplier production plans, collaborating with production, engineering, and other relevant teams to drive swift resolutions. Coordinate and report weekly Open Overdue Orders to Supply Chain Management leaders.Responsible for On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) generation and monitoring.Support improvement projects and initiatives partnering with Finance, Engineering and Procurement.Foster a continuous improvement culture, driving the development and support of innovative and effective cost reduction programs.Provides leadership, mentorship and clear priorities while creating a culture of trust and collaboration.Establish adherence to training timelines for direct reports and grow team via development plans.

Minimum Education or Equivalent Experience Required:

•      Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred with a focus on supply chain management, procurement, or operations management preferred

8+ years minimum experience in an operational leadership position in a manufacturing environment within medical devices and/or a regulated manufacturing environmentProven experience in manufacturing production planning with in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and buying / planning. Proven track record of managing employees, building a high-performance supply organization, and ensuring delivery of high-quality products on time and on budget.

•      Strong analytical and forecasting skills, including proficiency in tools such as SAP, Excel, and Power BI

Requirements to have for success in this role:

•      Excellent communication skills are required, both written and verbal.

•      Ability to concisely summarize complex information is required.

•      Must be able to travel up to 25%, more if business needs dictate

•      Develop and maintain working relationships with people inside and outside the company, including customers, vendors, associations, etc.

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At Siemens Healthineers, we value those who dedicate their energy and passion to a greater cause. Our people make us unique as an employer in the med-tech industry. What unites and motivates our global team is the inspiration of our common purpose:  To innovate for healthcare, building on our remarkable legacy of pioneering ideas that translate into even better healthcare products and services. We recognize that taking ownership of our work allows both us and the company to grow. We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment and the space to move beyond your comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally. 

The base pay range for this position is

Min $116,500 - Max $174,700

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Siemens Healthineers offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay.  

This information is provided per the required laws and regulations. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Siemens Healthineers external or internal careers site.

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