Sr. Supply Chain Analyst

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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.                

Sr. Supply Chain Analyst 
 

About the Role: 
 

At Boston Scientific, the Senior Supply Chain Analyst is part of the Global Supply Chain Control Tower Team and is responsible for activities driving improvements in the end-to-end supply chain via the Control Tower structure. The Analyst is expected to be efficient and drive continuous improvement in the primary systems and tools that support Supply Chain Control Tower infrastructure. Primary responsibilities will include supply chain performance metric creation, performance reporting, analysis, data mining, data analytics, optimization, project management and supply chain continuous improvement. 
 

Your Responsibilities Includes: 
 

• Analyze supply chain performance and diagnose key improvement areas (e.g., forecast accuracy, backorder, service level, inventory, on-time delivery metrics); Build and maintain methodology and tools for ongoing analysis. 

• Lead Corporate projects - Identify scope and business requirements, develop the approach, architect solution, manage project development, communicate to stakeholders, train and guide user groups through adoption and change management. 

• Take ownership and responsibilities of metrics or project modules, monitor, and maintain corresponding applications post development and provide good customer service to Internal Customers and Partners 

• Participate in on-demand disruption coordination activities and ad-hoc analysis. 

• Maintain and update key information and data in core metrics as well as IT applications. 

• Identify areas of improvement and value-add, define, and implement efficiency enhancement. 

• Improve reporting capabilities and data extraction through automation by leveraging SQL, Python and Alteryx. 

• Lead efforts to acquire data that improves end to end supply chain visibility. 

• Coordinate efforts to assist the Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Systems Team by providing information that leads to improved decision-making utilizing SAP and Material Resource Planning System (Kinaxis Rapid Response). 

• In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures. 

• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy. 

• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System. 
   

What We’re Looking For: 
 

Required Qualifications: 
 

• BS/BA with a concentration in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration Operations Management, Computer Science, IT or Engineering 

• 3-5 years broad Supply Chain/Operations experience, including analytics. Has a fundamental understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain setup and principles. 

• Has a passion for Supply Chain/Operations and is willing to explore a career in Supply Chain/Operations 

• Solid understanding of relational databases, experienced with database operations and design (join, union, group, case, interim table operations, etc.). Knowledge and experience with advanced data analytics projects a strong plus. 

• Extremely strong analysis and problem-solving skills required.  

• Advanced PC application skills needed (Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, other DB applications, BI Tools, reporting tools) 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others including communication, presentation, analysis, negotiation, etc. 

• Excellent facilitation/communication skills with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization. 

• Strong project management, organization, and time-management skills; looks for opportunities to drive efficiency improvements. 

• Most important of all: Must be a self-motivated independent thinker who is eager and quick to learn; highly adaptable, flexible, willing to take on new challenges and champion new ideas. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
 

• Master’s Degree with emphasis in Supply Chain Management/Operations Management a plus 

• Experience utilizing SAP, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and or other Advanced Planning solutions. 

• Experience working with SQL; relevant experiences in R, Python, Alteryx, or other data operations tools a strong plus. 

• Experience working in a global Supply Chain/Operations setting.  

• Experience working with IT partners on development projects. Can effectively communicate both the technical and business requirements across project stakeholders. Experience designing or participating in data visualization/data engineering projects. 

• Knowledge and experience of integrated supply chain systems a strong plus – DRP/ERP/MRP 

• High level knowledge and understanding of database technology platforms, understanding of distributed computing systems and cloud infrastructure a definite plus. 

Requisition ID: 591467

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 identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.