Senior Global Supply Chain Planner

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Maple Grove; US-MN-Arden Hills

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

Senior Global Supply Chain Planner

About the Role:

At Boston Scientific, the Senior Global Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling and executing demand planning activities to meet customer needs, marketing requirements and service level objectives in the Urology division. This role entails close collaboration with divisional, regional, service and clinical teams to maintain optimal finished goods inventory levels and ensure system integrity across assigned product families. The Senior Global Supply Chain Planner drives execution of strategic initiatives such as inventory coordination for key events and new product launches, while monitoring key performance indicators including forecast accuracy/bias and sales and operations planning metrics. With strong cross-functional collaboration and end-to-end supply chain thinking, this role enhances agility across value streams and provides essential support to elevate Supply Chain effectiveness with the end customer in mind.

Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future. 

Your Responsibilities Include: 

• Demand Planning: Review statistically generated forecasts with Global Supply Chain Planning Manager, Marketing, and Finance; Review safety stock targets and recommend changes; Work with Supply Chain and Commercial teams to identify all known demand sources (customer orders, scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.).
• New Product Launch Management: New Product Development Core Team Member; Provide data and analysis to assist with the development of forecasts, cannibalization plans, manufacturing ramp up plans, etc. Participate and support EOL processes and decisions.
• Inventory Management: Develop inventory plans for assigned products; Monitor inventory performance to plan and targets; Plan and manage expired, excess and obsolescence reserves.
• Supply Chain Execution: Support daily/weekly/monthly planning processes: Provide inventory analysis; Proactively manage backorders; manage mix/execution with manufacturing and/or suppliers. Supply Chain Lead for the day-to-day challenges with cross-functional teams. (Regulatory, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Distribution, Sourcing, etc.).
• Support SI&OP Process: Lead demand management & net requirement handoff meetings, along with participating in supply reviews with internal manufacturing sites and external suppliers, including debriefing monthly SI&OP cycle with Franchise Leadership.
• Achieve & Diagnose Performance Metrics: Understand and influence metrics such as: Service Level; Backorder; Inventory; Forecast Accuracy/Bias, Scrap.

 
What We're Looking For:
 
Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 6+ years’ experience in Supply Chain planning, materials management, manufacturing planning or inventory control function
• Working experience with DRP, MPS, MRP, SAP or ERP System
• Strong PC skills utilizing such software programs as Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Consistently performs to a high level of accuracy and with a high attention to detail in all tasks.
• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to accept new ideas, processes, and procedures.
• Strong analytical critical thinking skills and able to make efficient decisions.
• Ability to work independently and with business stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical skills: able to efficiently use data to make good decisions.
• Strong communication skills: able to present information to varying levels of an organization.
• Strong collaboration skills: able to build relationships and trust with cross-functional business partners.
• Working experience with Kinaxis/Rapid Response & SAP
• Business Acumen
  

Requisition ID: 618614 

Minimum Salary: $ 72800 

Maximum Salary: $ 138300 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com—will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.