Audubon, PA, USA
11 days ago
New Product Planner

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project ManagementMaintaining timelines for each project, document all changes, issues, reworks, scraps and other notable events that happen from the start of the project through launchSending monthly (or more frequently) chronological timelines; ensuring all relevant parties included in all communicationTracking development tasks to ensure all steps are followed

Demand PlanningWorking with Product Development/Marketing to develop Market Introduction Plans (MIP’s), work with supply chain planning group to assess competing priorities and participate in Pre-MIP and MIP approval processPre-Market Introduction Planning (MIP)Setting up and facilitating Make vs. Buy meetings between Product Development, Supply Chain, Branch, and Executive ManagementWorking with Product Development and the Purchasing Team to get quotes for all parts prior to the MIP; Facilitating DFM (Design for Manufacturing) with the selected vendors to confirm capability and any necessary design changes prior to the DCO’s are processedWorking with Product Manager to ensure the pricing in the MIP is based off real quotes from the vendors that will be receiving the ordersEnsuring the design is frozen, inspection sheets, gauging, set lists, forecast, DCO’s are all completed including drawings/models matching prior to final MIPAssessing competing priorities and participate in Pre-MIP and MIP approval processPost-Market Introduction PlanningWorking with the Purchasing team to ensure that all orders are placed and expedited after MIP approvalEnsuring additional approval is received, if costs exceed 10% by line, versus what was approved during the MIPEnsuring Product Development completes “Product Rejection Form” when parts are scrapped. Regularly following-up with Purchasing Agents for updates from vendors regarding commitment/delivery datesTranslating approved MIP’s into the Supply Chain forecast within an ERP (Create plan, enter sets and sales forecast)Post-Launch – Monitoring forecast versus sales on a monthly basis for 6 months after launch via the Order Planning meetings

Supply PlanningParticipating in Quarterly Set Prioritization processes to ensure priority Set Demands are reflected in the Supply Chain priorities that are sent to all SuppliersWorking with Purchasing and Vendors to construct accurate supply plans and timingDeveloping Launch timelines with PD based on Supply commitments, and communicate to appropriate teams the latest informationAdhering to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies. Ensure Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your roleRepresenting the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties of Globus

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

Experience launching new products in an Orthopedics businessBachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Mgmt., Engineering, Computer Science or related fieldsStrong Working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeCertified in Project Management PreferredStrong communication, listening, and facilitation skillsWell organized, detail oriented, and team player capable of working in a deadline dictated environment

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and

occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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