Senior Director, Master and Production Planning

Req ID: 10008

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH

Workplace Flexibility: Field

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description

The Executive Director, Planning, plays a key role in strategic and operating process to ensure supply excellence by planning and ensuring the delivery of products produced in the internal and external US facilities tocustomers globally while ensuring that inventory delivered is compliant with local regulation in countries supplied. The Executive Director will also have responsibility for the entire Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Materials Planning and Inventory Optimization management function for all of OCA business units/products (Finish Good sales, Manufacturing and Repair). The Executive Director is responsible for setting thedirection for operational improvements in the areas of planning, inventory (DOH) performance, delivery performance in order to eff ectively meet customer demand and compliant product to customers globally.

Job Duties

Leads the development and implementation of Supply Chain strategic initiatives to improve supply chain capability to support strategic plans for all Business Units.
Develops, implements and monitors eff ectiveness of systems and procedures to ensure compliance to regulatory agency rules and regulations globally pertaining to inventory supplied.
Lead the development and implementation of policies, systems and processes to optimize inventory level that supports customer needs while keeping cost at lowest possible level.
Anticipates and drive resolution on the highest-level strategic supply issues that could impact supply products to customers.
Responsible for building and retaining a diverse, highly qualified staff and for providing career coaching, growth and personal development for employees.
Supervises subordinate managers in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Lead team in developing demand plan with marketing and finance and effective materials planning, production,and inventory processes with sourcing, production management and distribution to ensure that product is shipped accurately and timely.
Develop and execute the strategic material plan for Manufacturing facilities to ensure materials volumes pricing and availability are just in time to maintain continuous production.
Work with Operations and Engineering to proactively forecast future demand and ensure changes are effectively made to meet the demand.
Develop and implement enhanced MRP/ERP analytics.
Works closely with IT and corporate supply chain management in the selection and implementation of solutions.
Identify and drive continuous improvements with Planning and Inventory Optimization functions.
Work with various cross functional team to identify supply chain risks and develop solutions.
Work with site manufacturing and quality teams to identify root cause of recurrent problems and manage resolution with internal teams and suppliers.
Proactively manage product Inventory optimization and obsolescence.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree business or Supply Chain or related discipline or demonstrated equivalent.
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management and Planning with a minimum of 10 years’experience managing teams. Experience in medical device business would be advantageous.
Excellent analytical skills with a deep understanding of Microsoft Offi ce applications.
Strong problem solving and issue resolution skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Adept at working independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work within a matrix organization.
Travel 20% of time including international

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $162,565.00 - $243,847.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Supply Chain

Nearest Major Market: Worcester
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