Manager, Material Change Control

Primary Function of Position

This manager position has responsibility for efficient implementation of engineering change orders (ECO)  and factory moves with respect to supply chain and inventory related performance.  Work scope includes oversight to supply chain processes and tools used evaluate the impact(s) of engineering change orders line moves and plant expansions that can include : lead time changes supplier delivery quota changes inventory cut-over / transition plans (including rework use-up and scrap actions) required material set-up and planning attribute changes in SAP and alignment of demand schedules and impacts to inventory stocking locations.  Role to collaborate with other department functions including Purchasing Sourcing Scheduling Production Planning Manufacturing Engineering Supplier Engineering Finance and Warehouse.  Works cross functionally to develop scalable business processes standards and deliver beneficial performance improvements to the administration of material related changes across Operations.

Additional areas of responsibility include :

• Develops and utilizes reporting tools to intelligently identify engineering change orders line moves and plant expansions that impact component material supply for both Sustaining and NPI managed products.
• Utilizes and refines existing metrics suite to provide an overall view of engineering change orders and production line readiness where supply chain action / response plans are required as well as provide a summary status of execution progress toward identified action plans.
• Influences and provides input to material planning and inventory management policies based on practical experience with processing engineering change orders and production location changes.
• Develops performance reports to communicate impact(s) resulting from engineering change orders and production line changes to inform leadership level of stakeholder functions.  Examples include purchase price variances rework or scrap costs cost avoidance inventory coverage / run-out supplier spend / quota impacts change order processing volumes and backlog etc.
• Responsible for the evaluation and reduction of unactionable MRP generated exception messages related to engineering change order processing (examples : alternate / primary material usage version or base part demand alignment effectivity management related to MRP demand elements etc.).  Drives rates of improvement for MRP accuracy and actionability in conjunction with enterprise level goals.

Essential Job Duties

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

Required Education and Training

Working Conditions

Preferred Skills and Experience

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and / or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer :   In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note : the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note : typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and / or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

JSP,Building Construction,Downstream,Home Care,Art And Craft

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1