Planning Associate

The Planning Associate is responsible for developing and managing global production schedules to ensure spinal medical device products are manufactured and delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation, maintain healthy inventory levels, and minimize production delays.

Key responsibilities include production planning, inventory management, report development, project coordination, and effective communication with internal stakeholders. The Planning Associate also supports cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to achieve production goals, improve inventory efficiency, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Develop, maintain, and monitor production schedules and reporting to support spinal medical device kit builds, replenishment, and obsolescence activities.
• Partner with Procurement and Inventory teams to ensure timely material availability and release for production requirements.
• Monitor production performance, analyze key metrics, and identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency, inventory health, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, Marketing, Field Operations, and other departments to resolve production-related issues and support business initiatives. <