Planning Associate

Globus Medical•Eagleville, PA

About The Position

Branch Medical Group, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., manufactures implants for spinal and orthopedic applications and designs the instrumentation cases that house them. The Planning Associate supports manufacturing functions and processes by coordinating workflow across product lines and assisting with operational planning and prioritization. The role works with every department to help ensure manufacturing processes are completed on time, optimize performance, and minimize delays. The position involves monitoring production progress and targets, preparing and analyzing reports and spreadsheets, supporting resource allocation, and communicating production status to managers. The Planning Associate escalates complex issues to the Manager and assists with planning for current, upcoming, and back orders. The role requires compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, as well as professional and ethical conduct in interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strength in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical mindset.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Reliable self-starter able to work with little or no supervision.
Strong planning skills and ability to motivate others and resolve production issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating workflow for multiple product lines.
Help plan and prioritize operations to maximize performance and minimize delays.
Monitor manufacturing to ensure work is completed on time.
Monitor, support, and assist in achieving each department’s daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
Prepare and submit status performance reports and spreadsheets.
Escalate complex issues to the Manager for resolution.
Communicate production status to managers and attend daily production meetings.
Assist the Manager with analyzing back orders, current orders, and upcoming orders.
Update planning reports and Average Daily Shipments daily and weekly.
Analyze daily reports, drive shop performance reporting, and communicate findings.
Assist with monthly assessment of on-floor priority levels and adjust them as needed.
Evaluate resource allocation to bottleneck operations and redirect work as needed.
Follow the company Code of Conduct, AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and other company policies.
Complete introductory and annual compliance training and maintain knowledge of applicable U.S. and international laws, rules, and regulations.
Represent the company professionally and uphold ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.