Global Supply Planner

Illumina•San Diego, CA

12d

About The Position

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. The Global Supply Planner manages the master production schedule and supply planning processes for Illumina’s manufacturing sites. This role is part of Illumina’s Global Operational Planning team and contributes to the integrated business management process. Each month the leadership team seeks to achieve consensus with various functions across the organization to meet the needs of Illumina’s customers. This is done through demand/supply balancing, inventory management, capacity reviews, capital investments, opportunity identification and risk mitigation.

Requirements

5+ years materials planning and inventory control experience including at least 2 years working with multiple product lines
Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and other enterprise software applications, word processing, spreadsheets, functional databases and project management
Effective verbal and written communication with the ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
Excellent math skills, strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with GMP and ISO requirements.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with all levels of management, including executives, and to interface well with cross-functional teammates
Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

Medical device manufacturing experience is desirable
Master's degree a plus
CPIM, CPSM or CSCP certification desirable

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain master production schedule for assigned product category based on forecast
Interface with Demand Planning and Operational Planning to provide input for developing and consolidating forecasts for top level products and accessories
Coordinate with Supply Chain personnel to ensure production, material scheduling and inventory system accuracy and that the quantities of on-hand components/materials are sufficient to meet production and shipping schedules
Own and develop production and supplier capacity models and generate reports for management and others, as needed
Host monthly Supply Review meetings and present escalations and special topics in Operational Planning forums
Interface with other departments and/or suppliers to identify, communicate and resolve production, scheduling or materials related problems
Define, update and maintain supply chain management policies and data impacting inventory levels, batch sizes, safety stocks and reorder points
Own Supply Chain input to Change Management process including ECO review and sign off
Coordinate phase in and phase out of production materials, including new product releases, to minimize obsolescence
Assess change in demand to inventory position to ensure proper evaluation and E&O risk management across supply chain