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Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Vantedge Medical GroupSan Jose, CA, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Planning Manager

Full-time / Permanent

Salaried $110 - $160k

  • We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us :

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Role :

The Planning Manager will have responsibility over the Production Planning teams for 3 California-based (San Jose, Rancho Cordova, Stockton) Vantedge Medical sites. Primary responsibilities will be production planning, MRP ownership / execution, collaboration / problem-solving, and talent development.

Responsibilities :

  • MRP Utilization and Best Practices

    • Drive best practice use to ensure reliable demand and supply signals

  • Ensure defined and accurate master data that drive reliable MRP signals
  • Planning

    • Execute production scheduling processes related to work order releases, printing, management, sequencing, visual management, and frozen schedule

  • Execute production scheduling processes related to daily production attainment and accountability across functions
  • Ensure execution of capacity (equipment and labor) planning and dispatch reporting across sites
  • Manage inventory strategy and drive site projects to reduce inventory levels
  • Develop standard and ad-hoc supply / demand analyses to support projects or customer inquiries / commitments
  • Collaboration / Problem-Solving

    • Proactively solves customer delivery issues by identifying root causes and driving corrective actions

  • Collaborates in a proactive manner with production, engineering, and quality to develop and implement site improvements
  • Talent Development

    • Coaches and develops production planning talent bringing a structured approach to talent development

  • Defines roles and responsibilities, sets clear expectations, and supports team in conflict resolution
  • Train and coach planning teams on use of MRP system and planning processes
  • Develop appropriate standard work and SOPs related to job duties
  • Use tools and / or accountability methodologies to ensure process adherence
  • Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE)

    • Active participant in supply chain strategic imperatives including data analytics and S&OP

  • Works collaboratively with corporate supply chain COE team on implementing best practices and improving supply chain maturity

    • Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or related field required
  • 10 years’ experience in planning
  • 5 years’ experience in production planning
  • Prior experience implementing new MRP systems or added MRP modules
  • Strong communicator internally and externally; able to address and resolve problems and conflict with ease
  • Ability to strongly influence teams cross-functionally
  • Ability to use data and standardize the use of data to drive improved decision-making
  • Ability to travel up to 15% primarily to Rancho Cordova and Stockton sites

    • Supervision :

  • Supervision of 5+ Planners
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