Supply Chain Planner

Fresenius Medical Care North America • Waltham, MA • 12h ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for managing and optimizing the flow of materials and products within the supply chain. This role involves demand forecasting, inventory management, and supplier coordination to ensure the efficient operation of the supply chain.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to guide production and inventory planning.

Monitor and manage inventory levels to balance supply with demand and minimize excess stock.

Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and products.

Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to resolve supply chain issues.

Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance metrics.

Reorder inventory on a national and warehouse level based on inventory targets, system reorder parameters, and distribution planning techniques.

Analyze daily backorder situations and perform necessary follow-up and expediting activities to ensure delivery of orders.

Coordinate with vendors for the replacement of defective material, cancellation of orders, rescheduling of delivery dates, pricing, and delivery discrepancies. Ensures credits are received when inventories are returned to suppliers.

Review purchase orders and purchase requests for appropriate approvals, quantities, descriptions, and processes.

Identify and propose disposition for excess, expired, obsolete, or otherwise unusable merchandise.

Study and understand current and changing market conditions. Maintain close contact with the market and suppliers of assigned products to identify price, lead-time, capacity, and supply trends or problems. Stay aware of new products, companies, or trends affecting the marketplace.

May assist junior-level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.

May refer to senior-level staff for assistance with higher-level problems that may arise.

Escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.

Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to travel as necessary to meet supply chain systems demands / requirements.

SUPERVISION:

None

EDUCATION :

Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Major's Preferred: Engineer, MIS, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

1-3 years of relevant experience.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task simultaneously is desirable, as well as taking responsibility and accountability for duties and assignments.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $XX - $XX

Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

Bonus Eligible Positions - include language below.

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans

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