Senior Production Planner

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Own production planning for service parts, repairs, spare components, and option kits.
• Convert forecasts into production, procurement, and inventory plans.
• Balance customer demand, inventory targets, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Identify and resolve supply shortages, inventory risks, and planning constraints.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics, and Service teams to ensure parts availability and customer support.
• Participate in S&OP, Supply Reviews, inventory planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the SAP planning SME, supporting planning processes, master data governance, and system enhancements.
• Support Power BI reporting, data validation, root cause analysis, and data quality improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, materials planning, or manufacturing operations.
• 5+ years of SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA experience supporting planning functions.
• Strong knowledge of Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), Inventory Management (IM), and MRP.
• Experience translating forecasts into production, procurement, and inventory plans.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills

• 8+ years of planning and supply chain experience in medical device, biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience supporting service parts, aftermarket, repair materials, upgrade programs, and installed-base products.
• Advanced SAP expertise including Material Masters, BOMs, Routings, Production Versions, and MRP strategies.
• Power BI experience, including report administration and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Power Query, DAX, and data modeling.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD).
• Experience with ERP implementations, upgrades, or business transformation projects.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

• SAP ECC / S4HANA
• Production Planning & MRP
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management
• Power BI & Data Analytics
• Forecasting & Demand Planning
• Root Cause Analysis
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Continuous Improvement