United States, Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Planner jobs

Responsibilities:

Assist in process optimization projects for the regulatory affairs area (e.g. database maintenance, regulatory controls, automation).
Perform data analysis and report findings.
Process mapping to identify areas for optimization and automation

Requirements

Desirable skills or interests:

skills to clean and preprocess data to ensure its accuracy and consistency;
Interests in programming languages, scripts for task automation, database management

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Order management – Perform different transactions in SAP: order booking, price & availability, billing etc.
• Invoices and credit memos – Create and send documents to customers manually and using special IT platform.
• Logistics - Monitor the complete delivery processes (e.g. Distribution Center and/or carrier) and arrange special deliveries on request for the Czech market.
• Returns management and upgrades of devices.
• Handle service complaints from customers and/or sales representatives from Czech Republic.
• Daily use of CRM tool (Salesforce) to register all incoming e-mails/requests from customers and sales.
• Perform different analysis and maintenance of databases for customers.
• Act effectively to resolve various issues in cooperation with supervisor/ coordinator and other team members if required

What Are We Looking For In You

• High level of Czech and English
• Experience working with SAP
• Based in Prague or open to relocate
• Flexible and open minded
• Good computer skills (including MS Office)
• IT literate and a fast learner
• Able to work under pressure
• Likes to work both independently and in a team

What we can offer:

• Defined-term contract (1 year)

• Working in an international environment
• Inspirational colleagues & culture
• Fast Growing and innovative environment
• Wide scope of benefits: private healthcare, Sport card, Lunch Card, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Christmas & Easter bonuses, language courses etc

About the Role:

At Boston Scientific, the Supply Chain Planner I support the Clinical Supply Chain (CSC) organization by supporting the device distribution and tracking of investigational products from the trial planning phase through final reconciliation of products. This role involves coordinating with internal and external groups to meet clinical trial deliverables while ensuring regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include demand planning, data analysis, inventory management, document tracking, and ensuring clinical objectives are met within time, budget, and compliance parameters.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with other Clinical Supply Chain team members to complete and approve the Device Management plan prior to the start of study enrollment.
• Participate in the Device Management system user acceptance testing.
• Assist in developing demand plans and ensuring appropriate and timely supply for clinical trials.
• Engage with clinical team, customer care, distribution, and logistics teams to ensure product is distributed in a timely and compliant manner for clinical trials.
• Engage with external groups/vendors, when used, to ensure distribution and processes are in place to support on time enrollment within compliance.
• Monitor trial performance and inventory position as to reduce excess, expired and obsolete inventory (EE&O) risk.
• Using data models and device accountability systems to analyze and ensure that investigational devices are tracked throughout the clinical trial.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to return and track un-used product into our distribution centers and to final device disposition.
• Support Vendor Management activities with existing or new trials.
• Escalate issues and potential risks to CSC management as applicable.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong Analytical skills with ability to structure and perform data analysis.
• Experience solving urgent and complex business challenges.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong Organization skills to work multiple issues in parallel over time.
• Strong PC skills, including Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Adhere to procedures and practices that maintain compliance to regulations.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Medical devices/pharmaceutical clinical trials and device distribution experience preferred.
  Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) experience is a plus.
• Experience utilizing SAP or other ERP system preferred.

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

About the Role:

The Senior Financial Analyst will provide financial support to the Interventional Oncology & Embolization organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. The position requires someone that can build strong relationships with business partners to optimize financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Additional responsibilities include leading financial reviews and facilitating month-end close.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner independently with business partners and functions
• Develop detailed financial forecasts incorporating historic, trended, and current business information
• Monitor functional and departmental spending versus budget by highlighting material variances using system generated detail and trend reports
• Prepare and distribute financial metric packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance
• Present to upper management & business partners and provide guidance on variances and trends
• Perform financial analysis and recommend alternative courses of action by utilizing appropriate financial tools and creative problem solving
• Prepare journal entries and assist in month end close as needed to ensure proper accounting at the functional and departmental level
• Develop and utilize sound financial processes and maintain effective control environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail and data quality
• Strong financial analysis, communication, and prioritization skills
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships with strong service orientation
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and adhere to deadlines in a high-paced organization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• Team orientated

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or CPA a plus
• Hyperion (Oracle) and SAP a plus

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate shift handoffs to ensure effective communication and documentation between 1st and 2nd shifts and 2nd to 3rd shifts.
• Lead daily shift meetings to review priorities and production goals.
• Conduct regular safety audits and spot checks to ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Manage shift schedules, oversee technician attendance, and coordinate coverage for absences or emergencies.
• Serve as primary escalation point for technical issues during shift and coordinate with engineering process owners.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for shift such as downtime, on-time work orders, equipment support service levels and safety.
• Support onboarding and training of new hires.
• Provide guidance and training to staff, developing their team to attain career goals, motivating individuals to achieve results, and recruiting and maintaining a high quality staff.
• Foster team morale through recognition programs and team-building activities.
• Works with manager to establish their team’s goals and objectives.
• Assists manager to plan resource needs and hiring for their team.
• Prioritizes and manages execution of multiple problem solving and daily tasks for their team.
• Successfully completes manufacturing engineering project work on Value Improvement Process (VIP), business continuity and capacity projects, and efficiency improvement projects for their team.
• Maintains and enhances cross-functional team relationships.
• Works cross-functionally in identifying and resolving production/engineering issues.
• Ensures policies and processes are followed.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of manufacturing, or related experience
• Experience in root cause problem solving
• Ability to communicate effectively at various levels of the organization

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the medical device industry
• Experience leading technical teams either directly or in a matrix organization
• Ability to analyze, summarize, and present ideas concisely via visual communication methods (i.e. tables, graphs, Excel, Minitab, and PowerPoint)

Maximum Salary: $ 144400

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.

About the role:

As a Manufacturing Technician III, you are responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations in daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment in order to achieve production goals (i.e., quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and safety. Daily tasks include responding to equipment downtimes issues on the production floor, performing routine preventative maintenance on production equipment, and supporting Manufacturing Engineers (ME) in value improvement projects. Most of your time is spent on the production floor, working on equipment, and engaging with our Medical Device Specialists (i.e. MDS operators).

With General Supervision, you will work on 3rd shift as part of a technician team in the Nitinol Shape Memory (NSM) business unit. NSM 3rd shift runs Sunday-Thursday from 9:30pm to 5:30am.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Apply advanced mechanical, electrical, control, and pneumatic expertise to diagnose and resolve complex issues on automated production equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process, material, or equipment failures to minimize downtime and ensure sustained performance.
• Drive implementation of robust corrective actions for recurring or high-impact manufacturing issues.
• Perform and oversee equipment setup, calibration, and both preventive and corrective maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Lead equipment startups and shutdowns, ensuring safe-state transitions and readiness for production continuity.
• Install, validate, and optimize equipment and processes to enhance yield, reduce cycle time, and support scalability.
• Design, modify, and validate tooling and fixtures to support evolving production needs.
• Assess, recommend, and procure equipment, tools, and fixtures aligned with long-term operational goals.
• Uphold quality standards and proactively communicate risks or deviations to cross-functional teams.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to identify waste, streamline workflows, and improve overall efficiency.
• Champion Value Improvement Projects (VIPs), driving cost savings and process enhancements through technical innovation.
• Mentor and provide expert-level technical guidance to product builders and fellow technicians.
• Demonstrate flexibility and leadership across teams, adapting to changing priorities and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• Take initiative in Shared Responsibility and continuous improvement teams, contributing strategic insights and solutions.
• Promote and model adherence to all BSC and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Comply with all safety regulations, including QSR and ISO standards, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.
• Complete all required BSC and site-specific training with a focus on continuous learning and professional development.
• Mandatory Weekend OT is required on a rotation recurring basis. Current OT requirement is minimum once (Saturday and Sunday) every 4 weeks.

Required qualifications:

• 2 years of experience with High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience, training, or apprenticeships

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology or related field strongly preferred.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve high-level equipment and process issues.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to guide junior technicians and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ownership of equipment reliability, performance, and long-term corrective actions.
• Experience supporting complex automated manufacturing lines and high-volume production environments.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and validation protocols.
• Prior involvement in equipment installation, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading root-cause investigations and driving sustainable solutions across teams.

Maximum Salary: $ 91416

Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.