Program Manager, NPI

Viant•Wheeling, IL

21h•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We’re a company of agile, customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work, and innovate to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical technology in the world. Together, We’re in It for Life. The Program Manager is responsible for directing and applying hands-on technical skills to programs and projects at all stages of the lifecycle ensuring customer needs are met, active communication happens regularly, and that budgets and timelines are controlled. Drives for successful outcomes to assure best-in-class design and quality for product and provides seamless communication between Viant and customers. Program Manager, NPI Engineering

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field
5+ Years of Experience in increasing levels of responsibility within Program Management
3-5 Years of Program/Project Management Experience
Prior experience required must have prior hands on experience within scheduling, Capacity Planning and production planning
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards)
Experience in the Medical Device Industry strongly preferred
Advanced understanding of Program Management
Experience/knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, production scheduling, inventory management, and contract management and negotiation
Ability to work independently and with fellow team members
Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent ability to analyze, think and communicate with well-supported data
Excellent problem-solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions
Data and Metric oriented for decision making
Advanced knowledge in MS Office and Excel competency
Performs light, non-strenuous administrative activities on a regular basis.
Occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs. and carries up to 10 lbs.; may involve minimal bending, pushing/pulling, crawling, climbing, balancing, or standing for extended periods.
Maintains manual dexterity to handle and manipulate small items effectively.
Requires visual acuity to distinguish colors, assess spatial relationships, and focus on fine details (e.g., using microscopes or similar equipment).
Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and air.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certificate in Program Management a plus
ORACLE experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Drive the sites Sales and Operations planning process to develop mid-to-long range operating plans, which drives the demand and capacity planning function
Assist in capital expenditure (CER) justification and approval working with peers within operations
Works with Viant Medical Customers and Customer Operations Management (COM) in the establishment and management of Kanban and Consigned Finished Goods Inventory programs, and ensures that proper Demand and Capacity Plans are implemented to support these requirements at their site
Management responsibilities for demand and capacity planning, production scheduling and execution, inventory, purchasing and supplier service level management. Responsible for integrating production schedules with business planning and forecasting.
Must be a driver of lean manufacturing and a lean culture
Responsible for inventory accuracy (raw, outside services, WIP and finished goods) and cycle count programs. Working closely with finance, maintaining appropriate inventory levels to meet customer demand while meeting Viant Medical financial objectives
Manage and support outside service providers to meet Viant Medical business requirements
Participate in daily lean huddles as well as, participate on project teams as required
Responsible for the planning systems for all raw materials, internal operations, subcontract operations and outside supporting services
Responsible for production order execution and working with operations to ensure that our on-time delivery, cycle time and fill- rate goals are met
Responsible for site procurement activities (raw materials, outside services (OSV) as well as expense items)
Supply Chain Sourcing – actively participates with Viant Management team on Strategic Supplier partnerships and agreements in support of Viant Medical Strategic Goals
Participates in Strategic Sourcing Commodity management on Supplier Relationship Management (Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with key suppliers for the site, as well as participates in Global Sourcing supplier relationship management (SRM) meetings as required
Participating in Supply Chain meetings within Viant Medical to foster cross site teamwork and development of our Global Supply Chain capabilities
Explore new technologies and processes, to reduce non-value-added procurement and planning activities
Participate in the contract review of all new products / processes
Perform other duties as needed