About Us
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: We are a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions.
We provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs.
As a Global Supply Planner, you'll play a vital role in driving our business forward. You'll support the S&OE process with Production sites and Procurement, managing supply for assigned products to meet customer service objectives while achieving inventory targets.
You'll allocate product to market distribution centres based on available to ship notifications from manufacturing plants and raise purchase orders, accordingly. You'll replenish satellite DCs and rebalance inventory between warehouses as necessary.
Your key duties and responsibilities will include:
* Supply Planning
o Supporting the S&OE process with Production sites and Procurement.
o Manage supply for assigned products to meet customer service objectives while achieving inventory targets.
o Allocate product to market distribution centres based on available to ship notifications from manufacturing plants and raise purchase orders, accordingly.
o Replenish satellite DCs and rebalance inventory between warehouses as necessary.
* New Product Development & Life Cycle Management
o Coordinate new product launches and end of life activities.
o Ensure systems alignment during launch and discontinuation processes.
o Reduce risk by communicating clearly with commercial teams.
* Inventory Management
o Ensure the right-sizing and efficiency of the finished goods inventory for the Business Units/Markets assigned.
o Review lack or excess inventory and provide re-active and pro-active steps to reduce risk.
You'll work closely with manufacturing plants and distribution centres to resolve shipping discrepancies, invoicing errors, and damage claims. You'll also focus on operational tasks and execution in the short- to mid-term.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
* Proven Background and experience in supply planning
* Experience participating in production and market S&OE, S&OP forums
* SAP and IBP modules experience highly preferred – transactions and reports
* Global experience and in healthcare (Medical Device or Pharma) preferred
* Expertise in Microsoft Excel is essential
* Critical thinking skills/process thinking orientation
* Self-initiator
* Strong analytical skills together with business acumen
* Good communication and collaboration skills.
As a member of our team, you can expect a dynamic and challenging work environment that offers opportunities for growth and development. We're committed to equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment.