Sr. Distribution Planner

Job description

Primary Function of the Position The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate and execute inventory replenishment and rebalancing activities across both international and domestic markets. This role plays a critical part in supporting all service plants by ensuring the right part is available at the right location and at the right time to maximize system uptime. The overarching objective is to strategically position inventory to consistently meet demand, while minimizing excess stock, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and avoiding delays for both internal and external customers. Additionally, this role is accountable for maintaining strong communication and collaboration with key contacts at global distribution centers. Essential Job Duties • Execute planning activities using enterprise systems such as SAP, o9, and Agile. • Analyze global inventory levels and execute rebalancing strategies to ensure optimal allocation across multiple locations. • Identify, document, and implement planning processes to drive and sustain operational excellence. • Provide comprehensive planning support for service plants, including management of End-of-Life (EOL) items, excess and obsolete inventory, and field actions. • Develop technical specifications and maintain reporting processes for planning metrics and performance analysis. • Maintain and communicate project status updates, key performance indicators (KPIs), and escalate material availability issues as needed. • Actively participate in cross-functional team meetings and core team discussions to share project updates and align priorities. • Collaborate with the Demand and Supply Planning team to support accurate service forecasting activities. • Partner with Production Control teams to support inventory attainment and alignment with production goals. • Prepare and present data for recurring business review meetings with senior leadership. • Support various ad hoc projects and assignments as required. • Work closely with the Logistics team to identify opportunities for transportation cost savings and improved service levels. • Ensure coordination with Regulatory and Trade Compliance teams to meet global compliance standards. • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of planning systems, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Required Skills and Experience • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality. • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, generate insights, and apply mathematical techniques to real-world scenarios. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization. • Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision. • Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments and consistently meet critical deadlines. Required Education and Training • BS degree or 3+ years of experience on supply chain Working Conditions • None Preferred Skills and Experience • SAP • Agile • O9 Intuitive es un empleador que brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo. Proporcionamos igualdad de oportunidades de empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados cualificados, y prohibimos cualquier tipo de discriminación y acoso, independientemente de su raza, sexo, condición de embarazo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, color, edad, religión, condición de veterano protegido o de discapacidad, información genética o cualquier otra condición protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales aplicables. Aviso sobre los Controles de Exportación de EE. UU.: De acuerdo con las Regulaciones de Administración de Exportaciones de EE. UU. (15 CFR §743.13(b)), algunos puestos en Intuitive Surgical pueden estar sujetos a controles de exportación de EE. UU. para candidatos que sean nacionales de países actualmente bajo embargo o sanciones. Cierta información que usted proporcione como parte de la solicitud será utilizada para determinar si Intuitive Surgical necesitará (i) obtener una licencia de exportación del gobierno de EE. UU. en su nombre (nota: el proceso de obtención de la licencia puede tardar entre 3 y más de 6 meses) o (ii) implementar un Plan de Control de Tecnología (“TCP”, por sus siglas en inglés) (nota: normalmente este paso agrega 2 semanas al proceso de contratación). Para cualquier puesto en Intuitive sujeto a controles de exportación, las ofertas finales están condicionadas a la obtención de una licencia de exportación aprobada y/o a la ejecución de un TCP antes de la fecha de inicio del empleado potencial, la cual puede o no ser flexible, y dentro de un plazo que no obstaculice de manera irrazonable la necesidad de contratación. Si aplica, los candidatos serán notificados e instruidos sobre cualquier requisito relacionado con estos fines. Este puesto puede cubrirse con un nivel de puesto diferente al indicado aquí, según las necesidades del negocio y/o la experiencia, los conocimientos y las habilidades del candidato o la candidata seleccionado. La compensación se basará principalmente en el nivel del puesto en el que se cubra el rol y en las cualificaciones del candidato o la candidata, de conformidad con la legislación aplicable. It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive . As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here.