Senior Planner, Supply Chain

Job Responsibilities

• Directly manage the Planning function and support commercial and clinical efforts in Aortic Regurgitation.
• Lead monthly S&OP, presenting demand and supply requirements across global manufacturing sites, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Finance, and Production to translate business insights into actionable planning strategies.
• Exercise judgment and knowledge of assigned portfolio to ensure planning is consistent with changing levels of product demand.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure supply plans align with overall demand, program timelines and strategy.
• Analyze forecast accuracy, inventory turns, aged inventory, excess inventory, and product availability.
• Execute risk mitigation and corrective action plans to manage KPIs.
• Manage inventory levels, internally and externally, to optimize resources and maximize working capital.

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years in planning or equivalent.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (strong preference for QAD).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Access, Outlook) or similar software.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP, Lean/Six Sigma, and/or PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience in the medical device FDA regulated manufacturing environment.
• Purchasing experience is preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership skills and business partnering ability.
• Able to create and manage work plans and timelines.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others in a positive, collaborative manner.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong data analysis, data management, and quantitative skills.
• Strong organizational skills and good understanding of team dynamics.
• Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to connect the detail to higher level goals and to identify patterns.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), team orientation, ability to negotiate towards positive outcomes, and presentation skills to all levels of staff and management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely navigate warehouse and manufacturing environments when onsite, which may include standing, walking, and adhering to site-specific safety requirements (e.g., PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection, or other standard protective equipment).
• Primarily office-based role requiring prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and working at a desk using standard office equipment.