Supply Chain Partner

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Supply Chain Partner ANZ serves as conduit between Commercial Operations and BSC Business Units in coordinating the ANZ Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process, performing demand planning, product launch & exit plans, driving inventory optimisation initiatives, and managing supply execution as required to meet customer needs & financial business objectives. 

WHAT WILL YOU BE REPONSIBLE FOR?

• Lead the ANZ iteration of the global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process as the key cross-functional integrated business planning process. Align efforts across operations, finance, regulatory, marketing and sales teams, and within the BSC quality framework, in support of strategic and financial goals. 
• Effectively partner with Business Units and other key functional stakeholders to understand strategic imperatives in support of commercial ambitions and supply execution across your portfolio.
• Proactively analyse inventory, sales & scrap data to provide recommendations to Business Units enabling working capital, inventory reserves & inventory charges improvements.
• Partner with Commercial Operations leadership, Business Units and global SI&OP workstreams in maturing the ANZ SI&OP process, including and not limited to: PLC management; Demand Planning/Demand Management; Inventory Planning (working capital, EEO); Financial Plan reconciliation to demand plans; and, escalating key decisions for ANZ SI&OP Executive Review.
• Represent ANZ & Asia Pacific in global supply chain forums and global systems & process improvement projects.
• Lead cross functional Value Improvement projects to drive consistent improvement in service and financial outcomes.
• Set and review inventory policy to support segmented service level targets across your portfolio and in consideration of financial KPIs.
• Prepare and maintain monthly Demand Plans including consignment inventory requirements, strategic stock planning, new product introductions and end-of-life phases, in the Rapid Response supply chain planning system.
• Ensures awareness and compliance with applicable standard operating procedures to meet, comply and champion all quality and regulatory commitments of Boston Scientific.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years in a similar role with exposure to leading an IBP process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels.
• Solid understanding Supply Chain planning including statistical forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence key stakeholders without direct authority.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analysing large data sets essential.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently and collaboratively with local and remote teams.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and high-quality output.
• Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment.
• A self-starter who has a desire to learn.
• Demonstrated focus on innovative thinking.
• Strong time management skills.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and a desire to take on new responsibilities and challenges. 

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS

Communication

Ability to articulate complex business issues across a broad set of stakeholders.

Planning & Execution

Proven track record in developing and implementing plans to drive BSC supply chain, field inventory and operational strategies.

Analysis

Ability to work with large data sets, analysing problems, assessing service and financial impacts, and yielding recommendations to manage.

Customer Focus

Seeking to understand and prioritise among the unique needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.

Influence

Win support and acceptance of proposals and VIP initiatives through careful consideration of key stakeholder needs.

Collaboration

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and building relationships with key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Values

Actively contributes to a culture of integrity, respect, diversity, and inclusion. 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Everyone should be empowered to be their authentic selves at work. We’re fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where employees can advance their careers and collaborate to improve and save patients’ lives. Boston Scientific is a diverse and inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

At Boston Scientific, your way forward is our way forward.

You are part of a team that's solving the toughest challenges in health care with innovative medical solutions that improve the lives of patients around the world.

Here, you will find purpose, a place to grow and opportunities to cultivate your passions. Through our high-performance culture and meaningful experiences, you can evolve your career journey as you collaborate with a global community of creative thinkers and problem solvers.

Our global team members are advancing a culture of caring, diversity and belonging that contributes to personal development and the company's success. We invite you to learn and grow with us. We're connecting and inspiring each other without bias, in ways that embed a sense of belonging based on mutual respect and trust.

Our focus on equity and inclusion fosters diverse perspectives that drive us to bring more innovations to more patients around the world. United by our mission and values, we are creating a healthier, more sustainable future for one another and for our planet.

When we work together, care together and grow together, we advance science for life.