Global Supply Chain Planner II at Boston Scientific Corporation Malaysia

Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Suite, Excel, SAP ERP, Kinaxis Rapid Response, Data Analytics, Inventory Management, Forecasting, SI&OP Process, Project Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Design, Clinical Supply Chain, Master Data Maintenance, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Computer and Systems Knowledge: Possesses solid knowledge of Microsoft suite, with proficiency in Excel. Also possesses solid knowledge of SAP ERP and Kinaxis Rapid Response planning systems. Utilizes conceptual knowledge within the planning system to solve problems that impact daily planning. Data Analytics: Possesses the ability to conduct solid analytics on business problems and datasets. Produces, retrieves, and interprets reports using standard systems and tools. Applies understanding of supply chain-related metrics to accomplish your own work. Inventory Management: Daily monitoring of inventory levels for products in their portfolio. Recommends inputs to inventory targets and maintain in system, applying understanding of business drivers and solid knowledge of own job function. Manages inventory to plan, identify and leads opportunities for improvement and in short supply situations, allocates product with moderate level of guidance and using prescribed guidelines or policies. Communicates supply updates to marketing and regional planners, with factual sometimes complex and potentially dynamic information in straightforward situations. Manage Forecast Inputs / Improve Forecast Accuracy: Works directly with marketing, sales operations, and regional planners to set the forecast to meet global demand for stable portfolios, less complex supply chains. Organizes and presents data to influence and improve forecast accuracy and reduce forecast bias through moderate level of guidance and direction from more senior roles within the job function. SI&OP process: Facilitates portions of cross-functional SI&OP Demand Planning and Net Requirements meetings. Independently collaborates with global peers to ensure complete and credible net requirements for standard and more complex situations are being captured for products in their portfolio. Independently works with supply sites/SFMD's for Supply Management on identifying and presenting standard and more complex issues or decisions needing escalation to Integration & Reconciliation. Support projects or analysis resulting from SI&OP process. Manage product lifecycle events effectively (launches, transitions and EOLife/EOService): Independently prepares product lifecycle SI&OP templates. Ensure sufficient inventory per product event plan and communicate product lifecycle tracking materials to cross functional SI&OP team. Recommends changes to inventory strategy as needed. Escalate issues through SI&OP process. Represents supply chain on more complex product development, sustaining engineering or EOL/EOS team. Partnership with Clinical Supply Chain: Partners with Clinical Supply Chain to gain general knowledge on clinical study inventory needs. Inquires and understands Clinical inventory strategy (e.g., one-time builds, replenishment/rolling builds). Provides additional considerations for forecasting. Includes clinical study demand in overall demand forecast. Master Data Maintenance: Ensures GSCP-owned fields are complete and accurate for the products in their portfolio. Remain current on training for SOP's and Work Instructions regarding ERP and planning system master data. May be knowledgeable on master data fields managed in other functions to provide input when asked. Project Management: Develops and documents project plans. Gain an understanding of dependencies and sequence of events. Executes required monthly/scheduled tasks with some oversight and applies understanding of business drivers and how their own team integrates with others to accomplish their own work. May lead a project team of small to moderate scope with moderate level of guidance and direction. Escalates issues to management and uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations and resolving problems to deliver continuous business results. Leadership: No supervisory responsibility may provide informal guidance to new team members. Supply Chain Design: Supply Chain representative within a franchise or product line, supporting the end-to-end supply chain design. (e.g., New Product Launches, Acquisitions, Integrations, Site Transfers Optimized Product Flow, Resiliency) 3+ years' experience in Supply Chain Planning, materials management, manufacturing planning, or inventory control function Minimum bachelor's degree in business or supply chain or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working experience with DRP, MPS, MRP, SAP or ERP System PC skills utilizing such software programs as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Consistently performs to a high level of accuracy and with a high attention to detail in all tasks. Adaptable, flexible, and willing to accept new ideas, processes, and procedures. Fluent English language skills Ability to work independently and with business stakeholders to achieve business objectives. APICS Certification is a plus Working experience with Kinaxis/Rapid Response & SAP

Responsibilities

The Global Supply Chain Planner II is responsible for managing inventory levels, improving forecast accuracy, and facilitating cross-functional SI&OP meetings. They also prepare product lifecycle templates and collaborate with various teams to ensure effective supply chain operations.