Staff Production Planner
Cepheid

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world's most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we're working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world's biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

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The Staff Production Planner is responsible for execution of production/supply plans that take into account forecasts, availability of material and manufacturing capacity. Is responsible for identifying and maintaining the appropriate planning parameters in ERP systems and APS to optimize subassembly production and semi-Finished Goods supply plans. May also be responsible for providing materials to manufacturing areas based on planned production schedules. Support of NPD and other cross-functional teams as required. Growth opportunities abound in increasing adherence to APS plans, improving processes around data management, in other production planning areas like beads and oligos, and in other planning functions like materials planning, PSI planning and Procurement.

This position is part of the Global Supply Chain group and will be located in Lodi, Ca. At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Executes Master Production Schedules relative to shelf life, inventory guidelines and requirements to achieve balanced factory optimization schedules with cross-functional teams to ensure customer demands (on time and in full delivery), NPD, and factory utilization targets are met.
• Maintenance of Master Data in SAP and APS parameters in Blue Yonder to help ensure accurate planned output for execution. Offer ideas for system improvement and adoption enhancement.
• Prove capable of providing analyses (like around connection between different nodes of the supply chain, capacity utilization or lack of it, what-if scenarios on procurement vs manufacturing yield rates vs capacity available) and using judgement to assess options. Expectation of concise communication with senior leaders to highlight issues and solutions with supporting data
• Works to resolve (in case of design changes) material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions as well as recognize and communicate opportunities for cost savings, cross-qualifications, and process improvements.
• Participate in daily management meetings as well as DBS events to ensure continuous improvement

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related work experience (degree or coursework in Ops/Analytics) OR Master's degree in field with 6+ years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree in field with 3+ years of work experience.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• APICS certification
• SQL, APS, and Visio
• MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and APS (Advanced Planning System)

Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.

The salary range for this role is $106,400 - $146,200 This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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