[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Edwards Lifesciences jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edwards-lifesciences/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Edwards Lifesciences · USA - California – Irvine # Senior Manager, Supply Chain Production Planning USA - California – Irvine Full-time Manager or lead $121,000 to $171,000 Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Edwards Lifesciences’s official careers site. Posted October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Edwards Lifesciences’s careers site →](https://edwards.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/EdwardsCareers/job/USA---California--Irvine/Senior-Manager--Supply-Chain-Production-Planning_Req-51423-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Edwards Lifesciences](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edwards-lifesciences/) / Senior Manager, Supply Chain Production Planning ## Job description Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Operations & Quality team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world. Lead a critical Supply Chain Production Planning team responsible for delivering the right product, at the right time, to support a rapidly growing manufacturing network. This high-impact leadership role partners across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations, and Engineering to support new product launches, optimize planning processes, and drive continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, develop talent, and influence key business outcomes across our Irvine Manufacturing site. ### How you’ll make an impact Manage and oversee the work of assigned team in planning to the delivery of the finished product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products within own function and may indirectly manage cross functional or matrix teams as appropriate. Identify, validate, implement and improve processes (e.g., supply planning, buyer planning, capacity planning and S&OP) within assigned value stream that align with key business strategies. Lead in the execution of strategic initiatives. Develop talent and execute plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department. Identify risk, develop and lead in the implementation of supply chain strategies within assigned value stream which may include negotiations with internal and external parties. Manage activities with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables. Identify risk, develop mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolve issues, action item follow up, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams. Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles and Production System (EPS). ### What you’ll need (Required) Bachelor’s Degree with experience in supply chain production planning in a manufacturing environment or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria. Demonstrated track record in people management. Proven successful project management leadership skills. On‑site presence required to effectively lead teams, collaborate cross‑functionally, and support manufacturing operations. ### What else we look for (Preferred) Certification in related field (e.g. CPM or APICS). Medical device industry. Expert understanding of planning concepts and requirements (e.g., CRP (Capacity Requirement Planning), MRP (Material Requirements Plan), Production Scheduling and Sequencing. Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systems including JDE, Advanced Planning Systems. Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives. Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making. Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change. Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness. Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families. For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $121,000 to $171,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website. Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 13, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: USA - California – Irvine - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $121,000 to $171,000[Apply on Edwards Lifesciences’s careers site →](https://edwards.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/EdwardsCareers/job/USA---California--Irvine/Senior-Manager--Supply-Chain-Production-Planning_Req-51423-1) ## More jobs at Edwards Lifesciences ### [Analyst, Supply Chain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edwards-lifesciences/jobs/514cd3630dc39334f35c/) USA - California – Irvine ### [Labeling Specialist, Global Supply Chain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edwards-lifesciences/jobs/cdb1648f75126e11181b/) USA - California – Irvine ### [Analyst, Clinical Contracts and Budgets](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edwards-lifesciences/jobs/b10411ecdbce4d45b3f7/) USA - California – Irvine ### [Analyst, Data Analytics TMTT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edwards-lifesciences/jobs/d1925ead09355c82feb9/) USA - California – Irvine ### [Application Developer, Business Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edwards-lifesciences/jobs/7c036d4199f8987a317d/) USA - California – Irvine ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Supply Chain Planning Advisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/faee8704e32712dcfb32/) Cardinal Health · Riverview, FL ### [Advisor, Supply Chain Demand Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/4c63112d3c3b1e1f5813/) Cardinal Health · Dublin, OH OH ### [Sr. Application Developer - SAP IBP/ Supply Chain Planning (Atlanta OR MSP)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/19b2a0522bf4cd011eca/) Cargill · Wayzata, Minnesota +1 more ### [senior technical product manager, Supply Chain Planning (Seattle, WA)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/starbucks/jobs/c13006e470f8e64765e5/) Starbucks · Seattle, Washington, United States ### [Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist/Supply Chain Planning Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/0f4624281fa3feefdc1e/) Northrop Grumman · United States-California-Palmdale OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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