Sr. Planner

HISTOSONICS INC; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

HistoSonics in Plymouth, MN seeks a Sr. Planner to translate forecasts into SAP, own MRP, and ensure inventory availability for manufacturing.

You will collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and R&D to address supply constraints and drive operational efficiency. The role requires 5+ years in planning/procurement, with ERP experience and a background in medical devices or regulated manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred; Certification in Supply Chain/Operations preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in planning and procurement (preferably with ERP systems)
• 2+ years of experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase plan to ensure inventory supply through the analysis of consumption, reorder points and order quantities
• Analyze inventory levels, identify potential shortages or surpluses, and recommend appropriate actions to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Liaise with internal customers regularly to align priorities, commitments, constraints and recovery plans.
• Lead initiatives to improve and optimize planning processes and systems resulting in enhanced supply delivery and efficient coordination of materials and resources used in manufacturing processes.
• Identify areas where secondary sourcing plans should be established
• Develop and maintain planning parameters within the ERP system – become site ERP Superuser.
• Support new product development and introductions and successful transition to volume manufacturing.
• Support engineering and product assurance with spec changes, quality issues, and improvement projects
• Act as supply chain SME for cross-functional meetings
• Follow company policies, practices and safety guidelines as outlined
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Planning & Procurement

ERP systems

Medical device industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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Sr. Planner

Full Time Professional Plymouth, MN, US

HistoSonics is a commercial-stage medtech company advancing the Edison® System, a novel non-invasive sonic beam therapy based on histotripsy. Since receiving FDA De Novo grant for the non-invasive destruction of liver tumors in 2023, the company has progressed beyond initial market entry into commercial expansion, reimbursement momentum, and ongoing clinical and pipeline development. In addition to its current liver tumor indication, HistoSonics is pursuing future indications across multiple applications including kidney, pancreas, prostate, neuro, women’s health, and other significant underserved human health areas, to realize the broader potential histotripsy across multiple disease states and medical specialties.

We offer an exciting work culture where cutting-edge science meets real-world application, and each team member’s contribution is important to our success in ensuring our physicians and their patients get what they need most.

Location: Plymouth, MN

Position Summary (Why this role matters):

The Senior Planner is responsible for transposing forecasts into SAP, owning MRP and ensuring inventory availability to support manufacturing. This individual will collaborate closely with procurement, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and R&D teams to address supply constraints, support capacity and S&OP discussions, and drive overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities (What you’ll do):

• Manage the purchase plan to ensure inventory supply through the analysis of consumption, reorder points and order quantities
• Analyze inventory levels, identify potential shortages or surpluses, and recommend appropriate actions to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Liaise with internal customers regularly to align priorities, commitments, constraints and recovery plans.
• Lead initiatives to improve and optimize planning processes and systems resulting in enhanced supply delivery and efficient coordination of materials and resources used in manufacturing processes.
• Identify areas where secondary sourcing plans should be established
• Develop and maintain planning parameters within the ERP system – become site ERP Superuser.
• Support new product development and introductions and successful transition to volume manufacturing.
• Support engineering and product assurance with spec changes, quality issues, and improvement projects
• Act as supply chain SME for cross-functional meetings
• Follow company policies, practices and safety guidelines as outlined
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred; Certification in Supply Chain/Operations preferred
• 5+ years of experience in planning and procurement (preferably with ERP systems)
• 2+ years of experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment

  Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

  U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor visas for position.