Senior Supply Chain Analyst

BioWave Corporation, founded in 2000 and based in Norwalk, CT, is a fast-moving, entrepreneurial medical technology company scaling rapidly both nationally and globally. The organization serves three key domestic markets: Veterans (through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs), Athletes (directly and indirectly through college and professional sports teams), and the broader Commercial “pain” market (via provider-based procedures, prescriptions, and HSA/FSA stores). Our momentum is driven by Customer Experience (CX), a unique go-to-market model, and industry-leading product families.

We are passionate and dedicated to helping our nation’s heroes, athletes, and those suffering from chronic pain find non-opioid Modern Pain Management Solutions for acute, chronic, and post-operative pain.

About the role

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst plays a critical role in driving end-to-end supply chain performance within a regulated (medical device) environment. This position owns demand and supply planning, inventory optimization, purchasing execution, and supplier performance management to ensure the right product is available at the right time—without excess working capital. Operating at the intersection of Finance, Operations, Quality, Fulfillment, and external suppliers, this role translates forecasts into actionable purchasing and production plans, drives cost reduction initiatives, and ensures disciplined execution across the supply chain. Success is defined by high service levels, accurate forecasts, optimized inventory, zero stockouts, and continuous improvement in cost of goods sold (COGS).

Responsibilities

• Lead demand and supply planning processes, translating sales forecasts into finished goods and component requirements.
• Establish and manage inventory strategies (min/max, safety stock) across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance service levels, working capital, and obsolescence risk.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks related to stockouts, excess inventory, and long lead times.
• Partner with Fulfillment/Operations to reconcile physical vs. system inventory and ensure accuracy.
• Assist finance team with purchase order creation, tracking, and execution across suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align production schedules, capacity, and delivery commitments.
• Maintain and drive supplier performance through scorecards (on-time delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness).
• Ensure timely follow-up and accountability to support uninterrupted supply.
• Support sourcing decisions and negotiations to reduce lead times and unit costs.
• Assist Receiving & Fulfillment both systemically and physically as needed.
• Analyze and track COGS per unit across product lines.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities across materials, freight, packaging, and sourcing.
• Support tariff, duties, and freight forecasting as part of purchasing and planning decisions.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate cost tracking, classification, and margin visibility.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Fulfillment to align plans and resolve constraints.
• Support S&OP / IBP processes through scenario analysis, reporting, and actionable insights.
• Coordinate with Quality on supplier performance, compliance, and change management actions.
• Act as the operational bridge between planning and execution teams.
• Assist Order Entry systemically as needed.
• Write and revise SOPs/WIs for the Operations Team.
• Maintain and enhance planning models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support decision-making.
• Own regular supply chain reporting (KPIs, risks, actions, performance trends).
• Maintain accurate data across ERP/MRP and supporting systems (inventory, POs, vendor records).
• Leverage data to continuously improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and supplier outcomes.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485) and internal quality standards.
• Maintain documentation and process discipline required in regulated environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, or operations analytics.
• Experience in medical device or regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Strong expertise in demand planning, inventory management, and supply planning.
• Proven experience managing suppliers and coordinating production schedules.
• Demonstrated success driving cost savings and process improvements.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Medical Device Manufacturer and Distributor.
• Experience with contract manufacturers and global supply chains.
• Familiarity with forecasting tools and statistical planning methods.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or continuous improvement experience.
• Experience in high-growth or resource-constrained environments.
• Understanding of freight, tariffs, and international logistics.
• Ability to understand processes and write SOPs/WIs.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward action.
• Clear, consistent communication across internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to balance service levels with working capital discipline.
• High ownership mindset with strong follow-through.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.

Pay

Base salary: $90,000–110,000.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance available.
• 401K with discretionary 2.5% employer match.
• Basic and voluntary term life insurance.
• Long-term disability.
• HSA accounts.
• PTO: 15 days in years 1 and 2, 20 days from year 3 onwards.
• 12 paid public holidays.
• Reimbursement for travel (sales).