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Boston Scientific · 3 months ago

Senior Production Planner

Maple Grove US-MN, United States | N/A

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $132K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science, committed to solving significant health industry challenges. The Senior Production Planner will ensure global product availability, drive strategic planning initiatives, and optimize supply chain processes to impact patient care. This role requires collaboration across functions and a focus on continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a key point of contact for production units, sister sites, and global supply chain partners during SIOP/SIOE planning processes

Provide strategic input and direction on manufacturing priorities to stakeholders

Proactively identify and resolve material shortages impacting build plans

Identify and execute projects that support service level, build plan, on-time delivery, and inventory objectives

Own work-in-process (WIP) and subassembly inventory management for assigned areas

Train associates on planning and materials processes

Manage critical master data elements, including safety stock, yields, and lead times

Analyze and communicate inventory and recovery plans as needed

Perform "what-if" scenario planning to support production strategies

Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Lean Business Process (LBP) initiatives

Collaborate cross-functionally to manage product lifecycle activities

Qualification

Manufacturing planningSalesInventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)ERP systems (SAP)Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Advanced Planning Systems (APS)APICS certificationContinuous improvementMicrosoft Office toolsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing planning, inventory control, demand planning, or supply chain management

Experience with Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

Experience with Advanced Planning Systems (APS), preferably Kinaxis RapidResponse

Planning experience in vertically integrated manufacturing environments

APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or similar)

Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and/or project management initiatives

Benefits

Compensation may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).