Senior Production Planner

Boston Scientific • Osseo, MN

82d • $69,500 - $132,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Boston Scientific's Operations Commercial Planning team as a Senior Production Planner and play a vital role in ensuring global product availability across our manufacturing network. Based in Maple Grove, MN, this position offers an opportunity to drive strategic planning initiatives, optimize supply chain processes, and directly impact patient care around the world. You will lead planning efforts, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This is an ideal role for a supply chain professional passionate about driving efficiency and delivering results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing planning, inventory control, demand planning, or supply chain management
• Experience with Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Advanced Planning Systems (APS), preferably Kinaxis RapidResponse
• Planning experience in vertically integrated manufacturing environments
• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP, or similar)
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and/or project management initiatives

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key point of contact for production units, sister sites, and global supply chain partners during SIOP/SIOE planning processes.
• Provide strategic input and direction on manufacturing priorities to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages impacting build plans.
• Identify and execute projects that support service level, build plan, on-time delivery, and inventory objectives.
• Own work-in-process (WIP) and subassembly inventory management for assigned areas.
• Train associates on planning and materials processes.
• Manage critical master data elements, including safety stock, yields, and lead times.
• Analyze and communicate inventory and recovery plans as needed.
• Perform 'what-if' scenario planning to support production strategies.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and Lean Business Process (LBP) initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to manage product lifecycle activities.

Benefits

• Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree