Production Planner - Integrated Planning (Bedford, MA)

Philips; Tennessee; On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k match

HSA contribution

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Annual incentive bonus

Sales commission

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Philips in Bedford, MA seeks a Production Planner - Integrated Planning to execute end-to-end production planning and scheduling, develop MPS/DPS aligned with capacity strategies and AOP commitments, and manage buffers and supermarket inventory using DDMRP for on-time delivery.

You will coordinate master data, generate DPS/MPS with MRPs, release schedules to shop floor, and drive KPI improvements through continuous improvement techniques and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, production engineering or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree / Vocational Education in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates planning-related master data management with EIM for accuracy and consistency.
• Generates Detailed Production Schedule (DPS) and Master Production Schedule (MPS) with an MRP.
• Issues production schedules to the shop floor and conducts regular planning meetings to synchronize activities.
• Initiates improvements to planning processes and KPIs using various planning methodologies.
• Releases and manages production order and material-related issues to facilitate resolutions.

Skills

Master data management

MRP

Continuous improvement

Supply chain management

Cost-benefit analysis

Business acumen

Manufacturing principles

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Vocational Education in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Engineering

Job description

Job Title Production Planner - Integrated Planning (Bedford, MA)

Execute end-to-end production planning and scheduling under the direction of the Supply Chain Program Manager, developing feasible Master Production (MPS) and Detailed Production Schedules (DPS) aligned with capacity strategies and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) commitments. Coordinate buffer and supermarket inventory using Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) to ensure material availability, reliable production flow, and on-time customer delivery.

Your role

• Coordinates planning-related master data management closely with Enterprise Information Management (EIM), ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout.
• Generates realistic and achievable Detailed Production Schedule (DPS) and Master Production Schedule (MPS), complemented by a Material Requirements Plan (MRP) developed with Operational Buyers for efficient material procurement.
• Issues production schedules to the shop floor and conducts regular planning meetings with Production/Operations Management to synchronize activities and address any concerns.
• Initiates improvements to planning processes and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), leveraging expertise in various planning methodologies and continuous improvement techniques.
• Releases and manages production order and material-related issues promptly, utilizing negotiation skills and technical understanding to facilitate effective resolutions.

You’re the right fit if

• Acquired 4+ years of experience with a vocational education in areas such as industrial, manufacturing, production engineering or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree / Vocational Education in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Manufacturing principles, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, materials requirements planning, cost-benefit analysis, master data management, supply chain management and business acumen skills.
• Physical, cognitive and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

Salary and Benefits

Philips Transparency Details: The pay range for this position in MA is $79,000 - $124,000. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.

• generous PTO
• 401k (up to 7% match)
• HSA (with company contribution)
• stock purchase plan
• education reimbursement
• and much more
• annual incentive bonus
• sales commission
• long-term incentives

Location and Working Arrangement

This is an onsite role. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bedford, MA. Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.

Eligibility & Legal Requirements

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people’s lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other’s views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success.

It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism.

To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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