Intuitive · 2 months ago
Manager, Material Change Control
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, dedicated to advancing minimally invasive care. The Manager of Material Change Control is responsible for efficiently implementing engineering change orders and overseeing supply chain processes, collaborating across departments to ensure effective material management and performance improvements.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develops and utilizes reporting tools to intelligently identify engineering change orders, line moves and plant expansions that impact component material supply for both Sustaining and NPI managed products
Utilizes and refines existing metrics suite to provide an overall view of engineering change orders and production line readiness where supply chain action/response plans are required as well as provide a summary status of execution progress toward identified action plans
Influences and provides input to material planning and inventory management policies based on practical experience with processing engineering change orders and production location changes
Develops performance reports to communicate impact(s) resulting from engineering change orders and production line changes to inform leadership level of stakeholder functions. Examples include purchase price variances, rework or scrap costs, cost avoidance, inventory coverage/run-out, supplier spend/quota impacts, change order processing volumes and backlog, etc
Responsible for the evaluation and reduction of unactionable MRP generated exception messages related to engineering change order processing (examples: alternate/primary material usage, version or base part demand alignment, effectivity management related to MRP demand elements, etc.). Drives rates of improvement for MRP accuracy and actionability in conjunction with enterprise level goals
Actively assesses the population of engineering change orders which have material change impacts and production line changes. Includes evaluation of potential supply continuity and excess or obsolete material risks. Ensures reviewers from Global Supply Chain (Purchasing) are adequately completing planning tasks and approvals where applicable
Leads activities specific to the use and maintenance of readiness tools to evaluate supply chain related impacts as well as how task completion is recorded to engineering change orders and production line start up plans
Creates standards and policy framework for different material change scenarios. Leads development and delivery of training programs of created standards and tools with end users
Develops and manages Supply Chain Specialists who mentor and work with individual buyers toward determining and executing specific action plans related to component material(s), engineering change orders and production line moves. Position collaborates with Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supplier Engineering leaders to address execution gaps and implement improvements specific to engineering change order processing
May independently lead material planning and implementation actions related to significant engineering change orders or production line changes that broadly impact several parts, suppliers, and/or products
Able to understand and refine supporting business processes where necessary to support improved efficiency and execution of engineering change order tasks and production line changes
Supports and/or may represent Supply Chain in reoccurring inventory performance reviews, which include the evaluation of stock positions resulting from engineering change orders that are above or below targeted levels. Engages with working team to confirm exception and cause coding of specific inventories that exceed policy guidelines
Works collaboratively with center of excellence (CoE) leaders to benchmark engineering and production line change implementation work processes. Responsible for developing a process enhancement roadmap that incorporates advanced analytics (intelligence), automation and improved integration with ERP business systems (SAP)
Qualification
Required
Highly proficient in MS Office products and ERP systems
Proven abilities to effectively engage with internal colleagues (in a matrixed environment) as well as external stakeholders to achieve intended goals and objectives. Key abilities which include conflict resolution, consensus building, and gaining commitment of stakeholders to achieve results
Detailed understanding of material planning, demand scheduling, and supply planning
Working knowledge of best practices associated with processing engineering change orders
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully
Ability to create and deliver effective presentations
Strong analytical capacity and data processing capabilities
Project management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translating them into operational requirements
Proven ability to lead, influence, and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross functional/matrixed environment
Strong relationship building, customer focus, and facilitation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal customers and suppliers
BS degree or equivalent
15+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supplier Management/Sourcing, Production Planning or Master Scheduling as related to direct materials
7+ years of professional history of directly managing high performing teams
Multi-plant and/or international work experience
Preferred
Professional experience with medium to large size medical device manufacturing organization
Masters level degree in business management, finance or engineering discipline
Project management credentials or certifications
Experience working within a matrixed management environment
Significant experience with core business systems including SAP, Agile
Bilingual (Spanish and English) and experience with maquiladora operating structure
Certifications: CPSM, CPIM, and/or PMP desired
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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