Senior Production Planner

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Jun 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeAt Medtronic we seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader — that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. See the videos below this job description for a look inside our diverse workforce.                  We are currently seeking a Senior Production Planner to work onsite at our plant in Menlo Park, CA. Please note that this site is currently expected to remain operational for approximately the next 18–24 months as part of a planned business transition strategy. During this period, the role will play an important part in supporting ongoing operations, business continuity, and key organizational initiatives. Future opportunities within Medtronic may be available based on business needs, performance, and organizational planning.In this role, you will work in conjunction with your manager to execute focused supply chain solutions which support business objectives, including supply planning, inventory management and project management. You will also partner with Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing sites and regional supply chain to manage product supply and inventory.  You will support process improvement opportunities throughout each stage of the product lifecycle, including inventory and obsolescence management, new product launch planning and execution, product rationalization, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Develop the Master Production Schedule (MPS) each month optimizing service while constraint by resources.Develop level loaded – capacity constrained weekly / daily build schedule in line with MPS and manufacturing constraints adapted to Raw material, labor and equipment availabilityIdentify and participate in the resolution of issues by employing strong analytical and planning skills.Analyze, develop, and implement long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals.Conduct daily / weekly operations calls with manufacturing sites and Global Supply Chain to align on weekly production schedule, explain any capacity/supply constraints and share projection/ recovery planAttend / lead daily tier 2 and 3 at site and supply Chain to provide planning inputs and guidanceFacilitate monthly S&OP discussion, weekly Sales & Operation Execution with GSC and Mfg to drive service commitmentsUtilize SAP/APO to ensure correct flow of demand signals through the whole value stream and ensure accuracy of build prompts at manufacturing sitesActively plan and support new business initiatives, new product launches, product rationalizations, and agility transfersOwn supply chain service (Build- FG and Subassembly), Backorder, backlog and inventory metrics. Leadership of regular cross-functional metric performance reviewsPartner with the manufacturing plants, developing projections of service recovery during periods of supply disruption, and taking proactive actions to minimize product availability issues and timely communicate to global regionsDevelop working relationships with planners globally and build a “virtual” team throughout value streamWork cross functionally on project teams and develop relationships with Manufacturing, Marketing, R&D, Finance, Engineering, and customer serviceAct as a key resource in monthly IBP supply cycle responsible for site production plan accuracy to requirements, rough cut capacity views and scenario planning. Drive operation metrics such net requirements, inventory targets and projections.Understand Lean Sigma DMAIC methodology and utilize lean principles and problem-solving methodology to drive continuous improvement in processes leading to service/inventory improvementLead complex projects including optimization of production capacity, agility transfers, balancing global inventory network, improving global service levels, and improving manufacturing/ supply chain efficiency.Act as a Change Agent by identifying / solving problems and improving processes.Must Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree requiredMinimum of 4 years of relevant Supply Chain experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant Supply Chain experienceNice to HaveExperience in supply chain planning and/or inventory, capacity, or operations planning. Experience working with / in Manufacturing environment in Medical device or related industry experienceMBA / Master's DegreeBilingual English - Spanish Communication and Business Proficiency.Experience using SAP/QAD, or other ERP systemsProficiency with MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint focus)APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certificationLean Sigma DMAIC green belt certificationExcellent mathematics/analytics/statistical skills demonstrated through education or professional backgroundStrong understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards related End to End Supply Chain conceptsAbility to assess, analyze, and condense complex data or situations.Ability to project possible future outcomes and scenarios based on available data.For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibili