• Job Description

  Req#: 601771

  Additional Location(s): N/A

  Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

  At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

  Production Planning - P5 (Principal Production Planner)

  Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and control of products through the production cycle. Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements. Ensuring materials are provided according to schedules. Provides input to management, reschedules and/or interfaces with marketing, sales, production and engineering managers to reschedule in case of material shortages, backlogs or schedule interruptions.

  Responsibilities

  • Develops, maintains and controls the master production schedule.
  • Develops "what if" analysis based on the regulatory uncertainty.
  • Assists production supervisors with the implementation of the production schedule.
  • Prepares reports, presentations and graphs with monthly operating summaries for planning and execution of meetings.
  • Analyzes and interprets marketing forecast reports.
  • Assignment of engineering charge order effectively
  • Maintains and controls the necessary inventory flow for components availability.
  • Attends and participates in Forecast, Allocation, Inventory, Supplier and Delivery meetings.
  • Supervises, trains and develops the production control assistants in production scheduling issues.
  • Communicates and follows up on issues related with components availability.
  • Communicates production planning issues to relevant areas as Marketing, Production Control, Customer Service, etc.
  • Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Develops and enhances relationships with strategic supplier/partners. Serves as primary contact and fosters positive and mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers.

  • Coordinates early supplier involvement in product development and purchases the required materials to support product development and product launches
  • Manages component supply and inventory levels for product line(s), planning and purchasing for material requirements and ensuring flow of materials to the production floor.

  Requirements:

  BS/BA with 8 years of Materials Management experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Strong background in Production and/or Planning MBA is preferred.

  Strong Experience/Knowledge in Business Processes like Master Data Maintenance, inventory management, production planning, procurement, SI&OP, MRP, etc. Also, strong experience/knowledge on systems like SAP, MES, Business Objects, Rapid Response and/or advanced supply chain planning software. Data visualization systems knowledge. Project management experience is preferred.

  Strong People and communication skills (English & Spanish) with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization. Teamwork oriented.

  Project management experience is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  Flexibility to travel, and flexible schedule to accommodate multiple time zones

  Fully Bilingual

  Requisition ID: 601771

  Minimum Salary: $ 77300

  Maximum Salary: $ 146900

  The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

  Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

  Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

  For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

  As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

  So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

  At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

  Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

  Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

  Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

• About the company

  Boston Scientific is primarily known for the development of the Taxus Stent, a drug-eluting stent which is used to open clogged arteries.

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