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Supply Chain Distribution Planner

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc • Kirkland, WA • 4h ago

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets.

The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable

technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra's solutions combine high quality and technical performance

with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new

ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect

life.

The Supply Chain Distribution Planner supports the distribution functions at Kestra and returns material

disposition management, RMA/MRB. Supports the implementation of business-system based demand

forecasting, demand planning, and inventory visualization tools. Collaborate with Inventory Planners to adjust

supply plans to meet forecasted vs actual demand to minimize stock outs, inventory obsolescence and resolve

variances to supply plans

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Utilizes ERP and planning systems to execute replenishment orders (inbound/outbound) and maintain accurate master data.

Monitors and processes inventory transactions (RMA/MRB) within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Analyzes demand forecasts and aligns replenishment strategies to meet service level targets.

Develops and maintains distribution plans to ensure optimal inventory levels across multiple locations.

Collaborates with sales and customer service teams to research and resolve exceptions related to stock imbalances, back orders, and urgent customer requirements.

Supports strategic projects such as distribution network optimization, safety stock parameter tuning, and cost-to-serve analysis.

Tracks and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fill rate, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), warehouse utilization, and inventory consumption.

Supports and executes field inventory cycle count activities to maintain data integrity.

COMPETENCIES

Passion: Contagious excitement about the company - sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.

Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards.

Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service.

Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.

Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking.

Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind.

Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one's own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.

Demonstrates deep expertise in profession and industry best practices.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required:

4+ years' experience in supply chain distribution and/or inventory planning role.

Experience working with demand forecasting, reverse logistics, supply planning and inventory methods.

Strong statistical background

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Power Query), Word, and Outlook.

Experience supporting a company's S&OP process.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external partners.

Operational and analytical skills.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business or technical degree with equivalent business experience.

Experience working with Med-Tech Products.

Experience with business-system based demand forecast, distribution, supply plan, and inventory visualization tools (Power BI).

Salesforce knowledge.

Experience with DME ERP systems.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor open office environment.

Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment.

Extended/overtime hours when needed.

Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug

Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage

Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time

Frequent computer use

Frequent phone and other business machine use

Occasional lifting required up to 20 pounds

TRAVEL

Occasional travel, domestic, may be required, 10%

Benefits

Kestra offers a very competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, 401K with Match, etc.

Pay equity is an important part of Kestra's Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.

Salary: Annualized at $90,000 - $100,000, plus bonus. Depending on experience.

Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, disability, physical or mental status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.