Manager Planning

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Where you come in:

• Lead and develop a team of Production Planners and Planning Coordinators responsible for production planning, scheduling, and material availability.
• Own the execution of the manufacturing plan, ensuring alignment with the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, customer demand, inventory strategies, and site objectives.
• Develop and maintain production schedules that optimize capacity, material flow, and service levels while supporting operational goals.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams to proactively identify and resolve constraints impacting production.
• Drive inventory management and material control strategies to ensure continuity of supply, minimize shortages, and improve inventory health.
• Monitor planning and operational performance through data analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve schedule attainment and execution.
• Lead escalation and resolution of supply, capacity, and planning challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes, increase efficiency, and support operational scalability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and employee development while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

What makes you successful:

• You are a proactive leader who develops high-performing teams and creates an environment focused on accountability, growth, and results.
• You possess strong planning, scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain expertise within a manufacturing environment.
• You are an effective communicator who can influence stakeholders and build strong partnerships across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• You excel at using data and analytics to make informed decisions, solve complex problems, and drive business outcomes.
• You have experience balancing customer demand, inventory targets, capacity constraints, and operational priorities.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining focus on execution.
• You have a continuous improvement mindset and experience applying Lean manufacturing principles to improve processes and eliminate waste.
• You are passionate about developing talent, driving organizational effectiveness, and building a culture of collaboration and innovation.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 5%

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of industry experience
• 2-5 years of previous management or lead experience

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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