Global Supply Chain Planner III at Boston Scientific Corporation Malaysia

Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

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, Forecast Accuracy, SI&OP Process, Project Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Design, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Business Acumen

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Computer and Systems Knowledge: Solid knowledge of Microsoft suite, with proficiency in Excel. 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: 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 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, identifies 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. Ensures sufficient inventory per product event plan and communicates 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. 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 own team integrates with others to accomplish 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) Bachelor's Degree Required 3+ years' experience in Supply Chain Planning, materials management, manufacturing planning or inventory control function Working experience with DRP, MPS, MRP, SAP or ERP System Strong PC skills utilizing software programs like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Consistently performs to a high level of accuracy and with a high attention to detail. Adaptable, flexible, and willing to accept new ideas, processes, and procedures. Strong analytical skills: able to efficiently use data to make good decisions. Effective communication skills: able to present information to varying levels of an organization. Ability to work independently and with business stakeholders to achieve business objectives. Strong collaboration skills: able to build relationships and trust with cross-functional business partners. Working experience with Kinaxis/Rapid Response & SAP Business Acumen

Responsibilities

The Global Supply Chain Planner III is responsible for managing inventory levels, improving forecast accuracy, and facilitating cross-functional demand planning meetings. They also support product lifecycle events and ensure accurate master data maintenance.