Sr. Associate, Production Planning
Core
Manage material planning, procurement, and supply chain execution to support R&D operations and product development timelines for surgical instrumentation parts.
Role type
Senior Associate, Production Planning (Supply Chain)
Builds
Material availability, production schedules, and supply chain strategies for R&D and new product development.
Domain
Medical Devices / Surgical Instrumentation / R&D Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material planning, procurement management, supply chain execution, project management, risk mitigation, supplier performance management, inventory analysis, demand forecasting, GxP compliance, process optimization
Preferred skills
R&D/Engineering project support, SAP expertise, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Maintain material requirements schedules and monitor material flow between suppliers and manufacturing sites; Analyze inventory levels, costs, and utilization to identify shortages; Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support development projects; Manage direct material procurement and supplier performance; Lead material expediting and resolve supply chain disruptions; Develop long-term supply chain strategies for business growth; Ensure compliance with GxP requirements and SOPs; Generate progress reports on material status and project updates.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
