Principal Planner, Global Supply Chain Planning

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MA-Marlborough

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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.                

Principal Planner, Global Supply Chain Planning
 

About the Role:
 

Boston Scientific, a global leader in innovative medical solutions, is seeking a Principal Planner to join our Global Supply Chain Planning team. As the Principal Planner, you will play a pivotal role in growth of our product lines supporting the Neuromodulation Division within Boston Scientific.

You will have the exciting opportunity to serve our patients by being a global supply chain planning leader for the Interventional Spine Franchise and scale the expansion of its products globally. With a strong business and analytics acumen, you will provide insightful strategies and communicate effectively with all levels of organizational. Furthermore, you will harness your wealth of knowledge and experiences, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within our team.

Your Responsibilities Include:
 

• Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP): Lead SIOP process for the Interventional Spine Franchise, which is central to our growth strategy.
• Demand Management: Use statistical forecasting tools to generate demand forecasts for finished goods manufacturing. Drive alignment between commercial, finance and supply chain stakeholders.
• Supply Management: Collaborate with global sourcing, external suppliers, and internal manufacturing to create build plans to meet the demand forecasts.
• Inventory Management: Set safety stocks using statistical safety stock tools and manage global allocation of finished goods inventory. Identify gaps (excess or deficit) and work with appropriate stakeholders to ensure service to our customers.
• GSC Planning Business Partner: Represent your function in franchise leadership meetings within the Neuromodulation business. Represent Boston Scientific in discussions with external suppliers to secure finished goods builds, on-time deliveries and long-term supply.
• Company-wide Global Supply Chain Initiatives: Participate and lead strategic projects to improve global supply chain organization.
   

What We’re Looking For:
 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or any other relevant discipline
• 7+ years’ experience in supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing planning
• Proven track record of managing global supply chain planning, specifically demand forecasting, statistical planning methods and management of external suppliers.
• Knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response or similar advanced planning system would be beneficial.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly in leveraging it for analytics and insights.
• Demonstrated ability to share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and foster a collaborative learning environment within the team.
   

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position working at this location will be from $100,700 to $191,300, plus variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements) and the value of core and optional employee benefits being offered at Boston Scientific (BSC), which can be reviewed at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. BSC considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, and other relevant business or organizational needs. Actual compensation may be otherwise adjusted if the position is filled outside of the intended geographic location.

Requisition ID: 595478

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.