Network Planner

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: ​Ballina​Department: ​Operations

Summary:
The Supply Chain Network Planner will plan plant and distribution requirements to assure optimum utilization of manufacturing facilities globally and streamlined supply of products to our customers from those facilities.  Meet regularly with Plant and Distribution scheduling teams to work through constraints, improve plan adherence, and to support the medium to long-term planning of assets (production and warehouse capacity, and inventory investment).  Assist in the development of improved planning processes and standard work to support best practice end-to-end planning.

These efforts will contribute to the ongoing growth, improved profitability and the continuity of Hollister as an independent company.

• Responsibilities:
•    End to end planning and optimization of the supply chain planning impacting service, inventories and costs utilizing our planning system
•    Develop production plans to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, materials and physical assets in alignment with total business objectives.
•    Proactively manage supply chain risks and escalate issues where appropriate.
•    Drive performance through regular KPI reviews – ensuring ownership & accountability.
•    Facilitate the transition and development activities supporting product moves across facilities.
•    Define supply chain business rules & planning parameters.
•    Monitor supply chain performance, identify & drive improvement opportunities.
•    Collaborate with Schedulers, Demand Planners, Manufacturing, and Distribution leadership to resolve supply issues and ensure excellent service to our customers.
•    Maintain open & immediate communications with the senior management team on critical operational issues.
•    Support development of best practice planning processes and standard work instructions to support end-to-end planning
•    Other duties as assigned    
• Work Experience Requirements
•    3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning in a high volume, low unit cost manufacturing environment preferably in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry
•    Experienced planner in Rapid Response / IBP or other Tier 1 end-to-end planning system
• Education Requirements
•    B.S. / B.A in Supply Chain, Business, Technology, or Operations Management (required)
• Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:
•    Experience of leading / implementing change in a manufacturing environment.
•    Cognitive ability to problem solve at a strategic level.
•    Good listening skills - adapt and learn as their career develops in Hollister.
•    Emotional intelligence - understand how one appears and impact of others on oneself.
•    Knowledge of ERP and Supply Chain Planning systems required 
•    Strong in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

About Hollister Incorporated
Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Req ID: 35122