PLANNING ASSOCIATE

Globus Medical - Eagleville, PA

Full-time

Eagleville, PA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Planning Associate at Globus Medical is responsible for coordinating manufacturing functions and processes to ensure the overall success of the organization. This role involves facilitating workflow across various product lines, aiding in operational planning, and optimizing performance to minimize delays. The Planning Associate collaborates with all departments to ensure timely completion of manufacturing processes, contributing to the company's mission of improving patient care through innovative musculoskeletal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in coordinating workflow for multiple product lines
• Helping to plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Monitoring manufacturing to ensure they will finish on time
• Monitoring, supporting and assisting in the execution of each department's daily, weekly and monthly production targets
• Preparing and submitting status performance reports and spreadsheets
• Escalating complex issues to Manager for resolutions
• Communicating production status to Managers and attending daily production meetings
• Assisting Manager with analyzing back orders, current orders, and upcoming orders
• Updating Planning reports and Average Daily Shipments on a daily and weekly basis
• Driving shop performance reporting by analyzing daily reports and communicating the results of that data
• Assisting in monthly assessment of on-floor priority levels and adjusting as needed
• Evaluating resource allocation to bottle-neck operations and re-directing work as needed
• Adhering to the company Code of Conduct and all applicable laws and regulations
• Representing the company in a professional manner and upholding ethical business practices

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of MS Office with strength in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Reliable, self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision
• Strong planning skills, the ability to motivate others and resolve production issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills