Sr. Planner (Distribution Planning) at Illumina

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 5-8 years production planning or distribution planning experience with multiple product lines in a multi-site manufacturing environment
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
  • Proficient with MRP, DRP and MPS systems
  • Strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Create, maintain and execute detailed production and distribution plans to meet customer requirements, optimize inventory
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize safety stock minimize inventory obsolescence
  • Monitor and take necessary actions for backlog report and optimal finished goods inventory levels
  • Notify management and Customer Support of any changes to plan that will impact scheduled shipments
  • Participate in Supply Chain portion of Change Management process including master data updates owned by DRP
  • Coordinate phase in and phase out of materials to minimize obsolescence
  • Review, resolve and escalate issues that impact plan completion
  • Support new product launches by managing completion of supply chain activities that must occur to ensure initial builds of inventory for launch and sustaining availability
  • Participate in Engineering Change Order review, approval and implementation of material phase-in and phase-out
  • Ensure data integrity of master data elements which drive production and MRP (safety stock, cycle times, BOM accuracy, effectivity dates)
  • Manage timely execution of MRP actions to ensure uninterrupted supply to customer
  • Troubleshoot transactional records to resolve inventory discrepancies
  • Build and maintain methodology and tools for ongoing performance analysis
  • Monitor supply chain key performance indicators, publish performance reports, perform root cause analysis, implement action plans, and strive for continuous improvement (plan vs actual, internal demand, process flow, expiry, shortages, etc)
  • Provide training support for new personnel
  • Provide planning system knowledge support for site and affiliates
  • Create Ad hoc reports/analysis

Skills

Master Scheduling
Production Planning
Distribution Planning
Dispatching
Warehouse Coordination
Material Requirements Planning
Planning Systems
Work-in-Process Tracking
Supply Chain Coordination

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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