Senior Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Develop the monthly Master Production Schedule (MPS) to optimize service levels while managing resource constraints.
• Create level-loaded, capacity-constrained weekly and daily build schedules considering raw material, labor, and equipment availability.
• Analyze and implement long-term supply chain strategies to address capacity issues and production location decisions.
• Conduct daily and weekly operations calls with manufacturing sites and Global Supply Chain to align on production schedules and recovery plans.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP discussions and weekly Sales & Operation Execution to drive service commitments.
• Utilize SAP/APO to ensure accurate demand signal flow and build prompts throughout the value stream.
• Manage supply chain metrics including finished goods, subassembly, backorder, backlog, and inventory targets.
• Lead complex projects such as production capacity optimization, agility transfers, and global inventory network balancing.
• Apply Lean Sigma DMAIC methodologies to drive continuous improvement in processes and service levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant Supply Chain experience, or an advanced degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning, inventory, capacity, or operations planning.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically within the medical device industry.
• Proficiency with SAP/QAD or other ERP systems.
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's).
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or Lean Sigma DMAIC Green Belt certification.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About the Company

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. Our mission unites a diverse team of over 95,000 passionate professionals working to solve the world's most challenging health problems through engineering excellence and innovation.