Sr. Production Planner, Master Scheduler

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Integrated planning refers to the process of establishing clear and ongoing connectivity between demand (commercial) and supply (operations) planning / activity. This alignment is essential to ensuring consistency between the operational plan and the commercial strategy. This role will work closely with the Supply Chain Management team to implement the processes, systems, and data required to manage supply and production planning for all operations at TransMedics.

The Master Scheduler’s primary focus will be creating product level & subassembly Manufacturing Plans to maintain an optimized inventory strategy, ensuring safety stock targets are met for both commercial and clinical needs. They will be responsible for determining capacity, identifying and addressing constraints, and tracking progress to the highest standard of detail. To execute effectively, this position is expected to form collaborative partnerships with Procurement, Warehouse/Logistics, Manufacturing, and Quality to drive transparency and efficiency.

Essential Tasks And Duties Include

• Creation and execution of product level & subassembly Manufacturing Plans, based on longer term supply or demand plans
• Ensuring that the manufacturing plan has been financially evaluated and that the implications are understood by the leadership team about operational targets and budget.
• Deploy and monitor the performance of the core supply processes within the plant such as Master resource planning, Capacity Planning, Demand and Supply execution and Safety stocks.
• Owner of ERP master planning data - working with manufacturing to understand requirements and adjusting parameters to successfully plan & forecast
• MRP (Material Requirements Planning) troubleshooting for both manufactured & purchased goods. Responsible for ensuring accurate purchase/manufacture signals of all items.
• Releasing work orders for assigned production line & ensuring accurate routing/BOM of all assemblies
• Ensuring that sub-assemblies & finished goods are properly transacted, and communicating/troubleshooting proactively
• Guiding team on clear processes regarding transactions to/from MRB, Backflushing & potential MES (Manufacturing Execution System) connections to ERP.
• Forecast maintenance, and MRP generation in ERP system. Proactive notice to stakeholders of changes and implications. Checking items to ensure desired results.
• Creation and refinement of production planning tools and metrics.
• Supporting the monthly IBP (S&OP) cycle focusing on weekly demand and supply execution, supply reviews and executive level meetings.
• Proactively communicating risks to production plans & providing direction to detailed production planners
  
  

Key Results

• Refined systems and methods to continually improve visibility to better anticipate customer needs.
• Performance improvement through implementation and tracking of KPI’s
• Short term to multi-year capacity outlook (with regular monitoring and accountability with teams to report on readiness)
• Improved communication and expedited resolutions across cross-functional team
  
  

Background And Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Operations, Production Planning, Purchasing or Manufacturing (Medical Device preferred)
• Experience setting up & utilizing planning data generated through ERP – Required
• Expert Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas – Required
• Experience with IBP (S&OP) cycle - highly preferred
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, engineering or related field
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
  
  

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.