Demand Supply Planning Analyst

Primary Function of Position:

This position is seeking a creative analytical and flexible individual to help lead Demand and Supply planning analytics activities for Service Business Unit.  Responsible for working with Cross functional analytics and business teams to define data sources analyze complex data sets and build effective reports/KPIs with easy to understand visualization.  Develop key planning initiatives and strategies to support the ongoing transformation and continuous improvement of systems and processes along with other projects to drive efficiency and scalability.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with several different types of technology and must be able to use this technology to find and interpret data organize databases and keep track of data sets. (Examples: SQL and Python)
• Effectively find collect organize and interpret various types of data as well as present this data in a way that is easy to understand such as exception tables.
• Collaborate cross functionally and within organization to formulate interpretations of data that can turn into actionable reports/KPIs with summaries and chart visualization.
• Understanding of various forms of math to calculate and interpret data and determine useful findings. (APICs Standard formula)
• Ability to think through different Demand and Supply scenario planning and understand the impact to inventory projections/turns and E&O exposure.
• Use and analyze historical shipments procedure data product segmentation risk analysis RMA/replacement rates and consumption to develop actionable reporting.  This includes understanding regional drivers such as training programs promotions preventative maintenance schedule field actions special incentives etc.
• Responsible to use/create and review weekly operational metrics which enable us to identify plan issues and self-correct.  This includes metrics such as forecast accuracy sales plan/build plan accuracy RMA rates in transit and inventory health targets.
• Ability to collect and translate key business factors such as commercial criticality regional demand stocking strategy material master and planned parts list to demand and supply plan supporting 6 quarters (SIOP).
• Plan and track RMA returns for both FRU and carts to make recommendations for scrap approval.
• Understand business planning activities in systems like SAP R Studio o9 planning system EA Tables SF360 Neptune and Agile

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Ability to communicate complex data in a simple actionable way
• Ability to visualize data in the most effective way (Example: Power BI ERP Systems Tableau etc.)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with machine learning and AI
• Familiarity with data management tools
• Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communications skills presentations skills and ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization
• Ability to use analytical and quantitative skills and statistical techniques to solve complex Supply Chain issues
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly and tight deadlines exist
• Understanding of quality and compliance requirements within the medical device manufacturing industry
• Bachelor/Masters degree in engineering or a STEM related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in analytics 
• We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time