Global Supply Chain Planner (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with production and distribution schedules.
• Plan sterilization loads, capacity usage, and sequencing across sterilization sites.
• Monitor planned capacity, cycle times, and throughput constraints.
• Identify risks related to capacity shortfalls, equipment downtime, and vendor limitations.
• Develop contingency plans for disruptions (e.g., sterilizer outages, validation delays, regulatory holds).
• Support weekly/monthly supply plan review and yearly budget review.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, and Logistics teams to align execution.
• Interface with external sterilization vendors to manage schedules, priorities, and performance.

Cycle Time Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze cycle time drivers, including process delays, capacity constraints, and variability.
• Segment cycle time by plant and region to identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor trends, exceptions, and root causes of cycle time deviation from targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, variability, and cost while maintaining compliance.

Reporting & Communication

• Develop executive-ready dashboards, metrics, and insights related to cycle time performance.
• Clearly communicate complex data and findings to stakeholders across functions.
• Support weekly/monthly reviews with cycle time performance insights and improvement actions.

Education And Experience

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in supply planning, supply chain analytics, or operations planning.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cycle time, lead time, and variability analysis.
• Ability to translate data into insights and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in manufacturing or complex global supply chains.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Excel and planning/ERP systems, SAP S4/IBP preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• End-to-end supply chain mindset.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Attention to detail with a results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and storytelling with data.

Physical Requirements

(if applicable): None

Additional Information

• Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $64,200.00 - $96,300.00.
• This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And additional employee wellness programs

Application Details

To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online.

Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.