Planning Specialist

Requisition ID: 962Job Title: Planning SpecialistJob Country: United States (US)Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three things:Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for ground-breaking solutions in everything we do;Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble, fast-moving innovation culture;Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.At Avanos you will find an environment that thrives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and tomorrow.Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AVNS. For more information, visit .Planning SpecialistThis position is responsible for conducting analytics and managing planning systems specific to the successful execution of AVANOS projects to support business objectives and business plans. Planning Specialist will also lead supply chain improvement initiatives and manage recovery of mid/long term and Finished Goods chronic service issues, including managing the allocation process when necessary.Customers:This position will work with business Category Leaders, VP of Operations, Plant Operating and Administrative Teams, S&OP Leader, Procurement, Packaging, Sales and Marketing, Customer Care, Master Data, international and domestic Demand Managers, Distribution, Transportation and Supply Chain Analytics team.Expectations:Conduct control tower meetings and/or verify with the help of logistics manager that site manufacturing planner delivers accurate production plans, FG inventory and service projections for a specified category.Continuously analyze the AVANOS planning process - Identify and implement process and tool improvements across multiple Health Care categories. Work with other AVANOS groups to prioritize and drive improvements to capture impact.Maintain forecast roll out dates in planning system for specified business category in order to minimize exposure to obsolete finished goods and raw materials.Lead tactical and chartered projects - this include code rollovers, new product introductions, etc. for specified category.Collaborate with Deployment Analyst to set forecast splits and sourcing strategy for new product launches.Provide guidance to the customer service team for the availability of material by analyzing incoming product against demand to keep highest service levels through demand filter process.Execute the process of finished goods inventory target setting and drive initiatives which help effectively manage total working capital.Primary contact for manufacturing site planners support in planning systems' technical issues (offline tools, SAP, APO, etc.)Support customer service objectives and working capital objectives.Leads communication and resolution of service issues with cross functional team For full info follow application link.Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.