Sr. Production Planner, Amazon Robotics

Description Are you inspired by solving complex supply chain challenges? Do you have a passion for driving operational excellence through process improvements and automation? We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to optimize production planning, lead strategic initiatives, and partner across the organization to delight our customers. At the core of the Production Planner role is driving end-to-end planning excellence through the strategic implementation of advanced supply chain planning technology and optimized workflows. This leader serves as a subject matter expert, guiding the technical transition from legacy systems to a modern, integrated planning platform. They will oversee the execution of critical planning processes, including production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and inventory optimization. The Production Planner partners cross-functionally to streamline planning processes, eliminate manual tasks, and enhance planning capabilities to improve customer service, reduce costs, and optimize working capital. They will leverage data, analytics, and automation to generate more realistic and achievable plans that align with the company's strategic objectives. Key job responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules considering equipment, labor, and material constraints
• Perform sequence optimization to minimize changeovers and maximize manufacturing throughput
• Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term, and long-term capacity models
• Identify and resolve capacity bottlenecks through constraint analysis and simulation
• Monitor and manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to optimize working capital
• Participate in S&OP process to align supply plans with demand forecasts
• Release and manage work orders through their complete lifecycle
• Set-up and maintain Bills of Distribution and Sourcing Rules
• Leverage planning systems and analytics to generate optimized supply plans
• Develop capacity modeling tools using SQL, Python, and visualization platforms
• Monitor KPIs including schedule adherence, inventory turns, and supplier delivery
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics on supply plan execution
• Partner with engineering on routings and resource rates for capacity planning
• Communicate supply-related risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders
• Support new product introduction projects for supply planning requirements About the team Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation.

Our diverse team of engineers come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. Having our offices, labs, test floors and factories all co-located means that we can design the hardware, write the code, test, build and watch it all come to life. This allows us to innovate quickly and on limitless ideas. Current advancements are underway in autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, and predictive analytics. Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
• Knowledge of materials management processes, including inventory management, purchasing, warehouse management, and material requirements planning
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis, or experience communicating results to senior leadership
• Experience influencing multiple stakeholders and leading cross functional teams across geographies and business units
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and process improvement methodologies Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Kinaxis Author or Advanced User certification
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, MA, North Reading

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