Manager, Supply Planning

KARL STORZ North America · Auburn, MA · 1 wk ago

On-siteManagement$82k–$107k/yrFull-time

About the Role

KARL STORZ is seeking a Manager of Supply Planning to lead finished goods supply planning activities across our active product portfolio. In this high-impact role, you'll guide a team of Buyer/Planners to maintain optimal stock coverage, deliver the highest level of customer service, and meet the company's inventory and financial goals — ensuring the Right Product is in the Right Place, at the Right Time, at the Right Cost.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to develop aligned demand and supply plans.
Recruit, hire, and develop a team of Buyer/Planners, fostering continuous growth and skill development.
Oversee purchase order creation with suppliers, factoring in lead times, volume discounts, and order handling efficiencies.
Monitor demand patterns and manage supplier communication to expedite or de-expedite deliveries as needed.
Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, and Quality teams to resolve shipment delays, receiving discrepancies, and non-conforming product issues.
Communicate product availability updates and lifecycle management decisions to Marketing and Product Management.
Support Accounts Payable in researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service levels, and waste reduction.
Ensure full compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820) and KARL STORZ's Quality Management System.

What You Bring

4–6 years of experience in supply chain, supply planning, or a directly transferable field.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office Suite.
Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable.

Why KARL STORZ?

Lead a team of 7 exempt employees within a globally respected medical device organization, with broad decision-making authority across purchasing and inventory management. Join a collaborative culture built on quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement, with ongoing development opportunities across a dynamic, cross-functional supply chain environment.

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