Staff Contract Manufacturer Planner

**Position Summary**:
New ideas have a way of becoming not only great products but also best in class practices that can significantly enhance the customer experience. At Dexcom you can make a difference in the lives of millions across the world Reporting to the Regional Manager of Planning, this role plays a critical part in the global supply planning of Dexcom’s product portfolio over a 24m planning horizon. In this role, you will act as the control tower for all APAC sub assembly builds that that are required to execute to the Global plan more specifically to support our Malaysia plant. This role will work closely with the CM Americas Planner and the Global Supply Lead to ensure operations is driving to consolidated and comprehensive plans.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Establish and maintain the production schedule for appropriate component and FG items
- Create and maintain a production and shipment plan for CMs (contract manufacturers) consistent with the plant capacity and sales forecast while considering current inventory stocking levels at Dexcom and its CMs. Accountable for production plan adherence.
- Set targets for safety stock levels based on lead times and network capacity as well as 3PL reorder points.
- Own the APAC CM S&OP process which acts as a ‘control tower’ to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on the changing capacity, build plan, and inventory needs while considering and mitigating risk factors that may affect absorption targets. Ensure shipment and production conformance of CMs. This should align with Americas CM S&OP plans.
- Build contingency plans around inventory buildup as equipment ramp ups, shutdowns and transfers occur throughout the year that tend to disrupt supply.
- Prevent production brown outs due to poor planning and visibility.
- Recommend system driven planning and focus on the accuracy of MRP signals as well as the automation of manual planning tools to enable faster and more accurate reporting for all levels of the organization.
- Analyze and challenge production specifications and plant capacity data as warranted to get to the most cost optimized production plan for the company.
- Integrate MRP signals and exception management processes into all planning/scheduling activities
- Assist in configuration management initiatives by partnering with cross functional teams and improving systems and processes to minimize E&O risks
- Communicate potential schedule risks and escalate to appropriate parties as needed.
- Establish and maintain key performance indicators that measure capacity, manufacturing, and inventory planning targets and benchmark against industry best practices. Essentially measure control tower effectiveness.

**Required Qualifications**:

- 8+ years direct experience in component level planning and forecasting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
- Experienced with ERP/MRP systems

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience in the medical device or CPG industry
- Knowledge of capacity planning and contract manufacturing
- Experience working with overseas suppliers and distribution networks
- Experience with Oracle MRP system a plus
- Advanced planning software experience

**Functional Description**:
Coordinates the workflow of parts and products through internal and external manufacturing locations and associated information systems.Establish master schedules, production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements. Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. Balance inventory objectives with service levels. Participate in/drive the Sales and Operations Planning Process. Collaborate with other supply chain members, engineering, quality, manufacturing and others to optimize product flow, manage change, and launch new products. Works to resolve (in case of design changes) labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions. Ensures compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

**Functional/Business Knowledge**:

- Having wide-ranging experience and uses professional concepts and knowledge of company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
- Possesses knowledge of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards.
- Viewed as expert in the field within the Function.

**Scope**:

- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation.
- Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.

**Judgement**:

- Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment.
- Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other colleagues.

**Management**:

- N/A

**Field Sales**:

- N/A

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