232480 Supply Chain Planner 40103001

Position Title 

Supply Chain Planner

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities:

• Develops, integrates and provides account or brand-specific forecasts for internal sales and operations planning which includes replenishment data, point-of sale data, sales promotion information, marketing plans, manufacturing capacity, and new distribution/product deletions.
• Assists in the improvement of demand forecasting accuracy for internal and external customers including determining the appropriate algorithm for statistical forecasts.
• Maintains and manages product history, accurate forecasting, and promotional demand. Analyzes internal demand stream information and categorizes according to demand patterns.
• Aligns sales/marketing intelligence for each operating unit for use in forecast systems, working with sales organization(s), national sales accounts, marketing, research and development, and related forecasting and planning groups.
• Drives reconciliation of Financial and Operations plans.
• Leads Regional IBP Process

• Drive regional Portfolio management including PIPO communications and system set up.
• Manage regional inventory of portfolio with focus on balancing proper service and growth needs with optimization of investment.
• Responsible for proper Master Data management with regular reporting of accuracy. 
• Drive KPI Management and reporting for Supply and Service areas of business with expectations to meet or exceed.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains within supply chain and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications:

•    Requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or

     advanced degree   with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

• Expertise in advanced Supply Chain / Demand Planning systems
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with executive leadership
• Business level or above English fluency

Nice to Have

• APICS, IBF or similar professional certification. 
• MBA
• Financial minor in education degree
• Experience in Medical Device Industry
• Lean, Six Sigma green or black belt certification
  
  

Why Work with Us? 

Working here is highly rewarding – we have the privilege of helping kidney patients experience greater freedom, improved outcomes and a renewed passion for life. 

It’s essential our team members feel valued, supported and empowered too. That’s why we provide a comprehensive total rewards package and opportunities to grow, develop and give back to the communities where we live and work – helping you reach your potential and enjoy a career full of life-changing possibilities.