Production Planner II

Thornton Tomasetti; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (HIP PPO)

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Abbott in Menlo Park, CA seeks a Production Planner to develop and maintain manufacturing build and logistics plans. You will work cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, engineering, and quality to ensure product availability and thin backlogs.

The role requires 2+ years in planning, strong MS Office and Excel skills, and the ability to communicate across levels in the organization. This position is based in Menlo Park and involves standard work shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field OR Associates' degree and equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing schedule planning.
• Intermediate experience utilizing MRP and ERP systems.
• Proficient in MS Office, strong Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels in the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and communicates manufacturing build and logistics plans.
• Works cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering and quality.
• Addresses short-term availability and long-term supply-demand imbalances.
• Generates reports and performs data analysis to revise plans.
• Identifies slow-moving stock and initiates actions to remove it.
• Reviews forecasts and back orders to prioritize manufacturing jobs.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Associates' degree and equivalent experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Production Planner Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Menlo Park, CA location for our Structural Heart business.

Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

Our Production Planner, under limited supervision, develops, maintains and communicates manufacturing build and logistical plans for assigned products. Works cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, quality, distribution, and other teams as necessary to resolve product issues. Manages manufacturing and logistics plans to achieve product availability and line fill rate goals, key performance indicators.

• Address short term availability or inventory issues in addition to longer term supply-demand imbalances, both as part of the monthly S&SOP process and daily exception management.
• Work with Supply and Distribution partners to resolve any issues that arise.
• Generates reports of moderate complexity and performs data analysis to proactively revise plans or resolve issues.
• Develops and provides a detailed plan for finished goods and subassemblies which supports the top level approved build plans, assuring quantity and mix are clearly communicated to manufacturing.
• Identify slow moving stock and define and initiate actions to remove and prevent recreation of slow-moving stock.
• Reviews forecast data, back order reports, including early warning signs, to prioritize and expedite manufacturing jobs to prevent or clear back orders.
• Reviews and updates material master data on regular basis to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Manages safety stock levels.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field OR Associates' degree and equivalent experience.

At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing schedule planning.

Intermediate experience utilizing MRP and ERP systems.

Proficient in MS Office, strong Excel skills.

Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

APICS or other planning related certification preferred.

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career.

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority.
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled.
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance.
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans.
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match.
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

The base pay for this position is $81,500.00 – $141,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Category Management

DIVISION: SH Structural Heart

LOCATION: United States > Menlo Park : 3885 Bohannon Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more.

With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

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