Supply Chain Planner

About the role

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description: The Supply Chain Planner monitors production schedules, lead times, and inventory levels to support production planning and inventory management at Applied Medical. This supply chain planning and production planning role creates shop orders based on enterprise resource planning (ERP) requirements, maintains safety stocks and forecasts, and partners with stakeholders across the organization. The Supply Chain Planner identifies opportunities to optimize inventory levels, reduce backorders, and improve customer service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and maintain adequate levels of finished goods (FG), semi-finished goods (SFG), and raw materials (RM)
• Generate shop orders and purchase requisitions in SAP, the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• Develop and maintain the production schedule based on lead times and demand
• Coordinate with Clinical Development, Customer Relations, and other stakeholders on production planning and inventory issues
• Identify manufacturing challenges, escalate stock availability concerns promptly, and prepare recovery plans
• Identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels, reduce backorders, and improve customer service
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support planning decisions
• Maintaining accurate inventory levels across finished goods, semi-finished goods, and raw materials
• Keeping the production schedule current and aligned with demand and lead times
• Escalating stock availability risks early and delivering effective recovery plans
• Building strong communication channels that keep stakeholders informed on inventory updates and project progress
• Leading planning projects as the key stakeholder and presenting recommendations to senior management
• Developing contingency plans that address manufacturing challenges proactively

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• A strategic mindset and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills

• Prior SAP experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel