Lead Demand Planning for Surgery specific platforms within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process with continuous improvements
Collaborate with functions such as Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, and Finance to identify and incorporate market intelligence (events) into the demand forecast and balance with statistical forecast model to achieve maximum accuracy
Responsible for achieving forecast accuracy benchmarks for mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and aggregate forecast accuracy (Bias) via continuous improvement and solutions with relevant stakeholders
Develop detailed execution plans and manage demand plans for new product introductions and life cycle management as required and aligned with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain
Provide analytical and technical supply chain support for the assigned product portfolio as well as US Surgery.
Effectively communicate accurate product availability information to customers and commercial partners with continuous improvement to the communication capabilities and process
Ensure that demand planning, IBP, and business planning processes align with overall global processes and objectives
Act as single point of contact for the US business for demand / forecast related activities for the sub franchise
Clearly communicate with key stakeholders accordingly – including (but not limited to) Sales, Marketing, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain partners
Mentor associates and provide team leadership as needed
Enable achievement of Product Availability and other On Time in Full (OTIF) targets and drive continuous improvements in this area
Participate and lead supply disruption recoveries in partnership with Supply Chain and relevant commercial partners

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent.
Minimum 4-6 years of related professional experience.
Hands on working experience with one or more of the following areas: inventory/planning/order management/ ERP or MRP computer systems/financial processes.
Proficient in MS Office programs: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of distribution links within the supply chain.
Able to work with no supervision.
Preferred: Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or IBP experience.
Experience in medical device, consumer or pharmaceutical industries.
Proficient in advanced analytics and data visualization software design and usage (i.e. Tableau, PowerBI, Power Query, Databrics).
Proficient in digital optimization platforms (i.e. Alteryx, Robotic Process Automation, Common Data Layer, etc.).
Proactively mitigates supply disruptions and flags risk early.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills/superior team player – builder.
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.
Adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities.
Customer focus (both internal and external).
MBA (Advanced degree)

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningforecast accuracymean absolute percentage error (MAPE)aggregate forecast accuracy (Bias)inventory managementorder managementERP systemsMRP systemsadvanced analyticsdata visualization

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam leadershipproblem solvingnegotiation skillsadaptabilitycustomer focus

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA