Sr. Supply/Demand Planner

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 112,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in robotic-assisted surgery is seeking a skilled professional with a strong background in supply chain and planning. The role involves managing the SIOP planning process, collaborating with various teams, and enhancing operational efficiency. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience, with a focus on analytical and problem-solving skills. This position is based onsite in Sunnyvale, US, and offers competitive compensation based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Packages

Benefits and Equity

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with MS/MBA; 8+ years with BS.
• Experience in supply chain and planning domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand and supply plans in cross-functional teams.
• Analyze historical data to refine product strategies.
• Drive improvements in KPIs like forecast accuracy.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

MS/MBA

BS

Tools

MS Office

ERP Systems

Job description

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

We are looking for team members with data skill sets and manufacturing/supply chain experience to participate in and manage the SIOP planning process. This function offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, skills, and network while leveraging knowledge on large data sets to compute demand and supply plans that meet customer demand and maintain inventory targets. Metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory health, sales plan vs. actual, build plan vs. actual, and first pass fill rates are used to measure success.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Participate in cross-functional team meetings and the SIOP process to develop demand and supply plans.
2. Facilitate partnerships with Marketing, Sales Operations, and Finance to develop forecasts over mid- and long-term horizons.
3. Collaborate with NPI, Engineering, and Marketing teams on product lifecycle management and launch/end-of-life planning.
4. Improve statistical forecasting models to enhance demand forecast accuracy.
5. Analyze historical shipment and consumption data to refine product segmentation strategies.
6. Manage safety stock and inventory targets across regions and plants.
7. Coordinate with manufacturing, planning, regulatory, and facilities teams to develop buffer strategies considering regulatory constraints.
8. Understand capacity models, including lines, shifts, efficiencies, and lead times.
9. Create capacity and constrained build plans through cross-functional collaboration.
10. Conduct scenario planning for various demand and supply scenarios, analyzing options and impacts.
11. Represent product families with relevant data and charts in SIOP meetings.
12. Develop load plans to support manufacturing and supply chain execution.
13. Monitor performance versus plans and forecasts, implementing corrective actions as needed.
14. Participate in additional planning activities such as long-range planning and excess reduction.
15. Drive improvements in KPIs like forecast accuracy, fill rate, backorder reduction, and inventory attainment through root cause analysis.
16. Lead projects to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
17. Troubleshoot and resolve MPS/MRP issues related to demand propagation.
18. Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.
19. Work location: Sunnyvale, US.

Qualifications

Desired Education / Skillsets / Qualifications

• MS/MBA with 6+ years of relevant experience; degrees in Engineering, Math/Finance, Operations Research, or Supply Chain are highly preferred.
• BS with 8+ years of relevant experience; degrees in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Finance, IE, or Engineering are highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, data, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in supply chain and planning domains.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, including new product introduction and end-of-sale strategies.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with advanced planning and ERP systems to develop scalable processes.
• Leadership, communication, and presentation skills to share insights and gain consensus.

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. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, veteran or disability status, genetic information, or other protected statuses.

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

Preference is given to candidates not residing in certain states listed in the job posting.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, and qualifications. The salary ranges are:

• Region 1: $132,300 - $190,300 USD
• Region 2: $112,400 - $161,800 USD

Work schedule: Day shift. Work location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, US.