Sr. Material Planner

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in robotic-assisted surgery seeks a Sr. Material Planner to manage planning and material master data. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure production demands are met while adhering to Lean Manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and proficiency in MRP and SAP software. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP and SAP software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate release of ECOs to minimize impact on cutover.
• Ensure MRP stability, including weekly churns and cleanups.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for inventory health.

Skills

Negotiation

Forecasting

Analytics

Education

4-year degree in Business Management

4-year degree in Logistics

4-year degree in Engineering

Tools

MRP

SAP

Job description

Sr. Material Planner (Finance)

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real-world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

This position seeks an innovative, statistical, and flexible individual with mastery of planning and material master data, and how it controls MRP signals. The role involves helping with ECO cutovers, driving material actions to meet ECO dates and E&O goals. The candidate will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, IT, and Engineering teams to understand production demand and supply needs, balancing operational goals with Lean Manufacturing principles, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Strong presentation and communication skills are essential.

Essential Job Duties

1. Coordinate release of ECOs to ensure minimal impact on cutover, avoid E&O risks, and maintain financial accountability across multiple BUs.
2. Integrate MCFs in the MSRB forum into the SOE.
3. Audit Material Master settings to ensure alignment with set parameters, BU DOP, and specifications.
4. Ensure MRP stability, including weekly churns and cleanups.
5. Allocate component materials across factories based on demand and supply priorities.
6. Verify component material availability aligns with production schedules using 'what-if' simulations.
7. Coordinate with warehouse staff on storage, Kanban bin sizing, material presentation, and protection.
8. Collaborate with other departments regarding APM management across use cases.
9. Act as the single point of contact for the business unit, representing planning at meetings and coordinating with R&D, PMO, and ME on material planning and part revisions.
10. Manage SAP PPDS/MDG configurations with SMEs through the ERP change process.
11. Conduct S&OP and scenario planning to proactively identify supply constraints.
12. Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for systemic issues affecting inventory health.
13. Audit and govern yield and scrap settings for FG and raw materials.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with MRP and SAP software.
• Negotiation, forecasting, and analytics skills.
• Knowledge of Change Control processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects successfully.

Required Education and Training

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; a 4-year degree in Business Management, Logistics, or Engineering is preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but includes coaching and mentoring.
• APICS & Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business, proof of vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID-19, may be required.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on various protected categories.

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

Preference may be given to candidates residing outside specific states listed.

Our compensation packages are market-competitive, including base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. Actual pay depends on experience and qualifications. The salary ranges are:

• Region 1: $126,900 - $182,500 USD
• Region 2: $107,800 - $155,200 USD

Shift: Day

Workplace: Fully onsite