Senior Production Planner

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At Boston Scientific well give you the opportunity to harness all thats within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools information and training well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here youll be supported in progressing whatever your ambitions.

About the role:
Join Boston Scientifics Operations Commercial Planning team as a Senior Production Planner and play a vital role in ensuring global product availability across our manufacturing network. Based in Maple Grove MN this position offers an opportunity to drive strategic planning initiatives optimize supply chain processes and directly impact patient care around the world. You will lead planning efforts collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced high-impact environment. This is an ideal role for a supply chain professional passionate about driving efficiency and delivering results.

As a Senior Production Planner you will be responsible for managing the manufacture of finished medical devices for global customers improving tools and systems and supporting critical processes such as SIOP (Sales Inventory & Operations Planning) SIOE (Execution) and Lean/CI initiatives. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise leadership capabilities and the ability to work across functions and regions.

Work model sponsorship relocation:
At Boston Scientific we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors 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 qualifications:

• 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

Requisition ID:615950

Minimum Salary:$69500

Maximum Salary: $132000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) see vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training pertinent education including licensure and certifications among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly) non-sales roles 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 for exempt non-sales roles may also include variable compensation i.e. annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives create value for our customers and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isnt just business its personal. And if youre a natural problem-solver with the imagination determination and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion equality and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives we create a better more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients customers and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment hiring assignment promotion compensation and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status age mental or physical disability genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles including any new requirements should the Companys policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and as such candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.