Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science committed to solving important health industry challenges. They are seeking a Supply Chain Planner for their SCALE Rotational Program, which is designed to develop high-potential supply chain talent through structured rotations across various supply chain functions.
Responsibilities
- Review statistically generated forecasts with Marketing and Global Supply Chain team and contribute to consensus forecast creation
- Review Multi-Echelon Inventory Safety stock targets and approve changes, noting input elements resulting in change
- Work with Global Marketing, Country Demand Planning, and Country Operations groups to identify all known demand sources (customer orders, scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.)
- Maintain forecasts by meeting monthly with Product Managers reviewing past performance and future forecast (Marketing Handshake)
- New Product Launch Management Primary or backup Core Team Member for Supply Chain on New Product Development Team
- Develop launch plans, including forecasts, inventory targets, cannibalization plans, and introduction schedules with support from supply chain team members
- Execute launch workbooks and prepare distribution chain for product launch
- Contribute to the development of inventory plans
- Establish inventory targets (MEIO)
- Monitor inventory performance to plan and targets
- Management of expired, excess, and obsolescence reserves
- Allocate inventory to regions in short supply situations
- Support daily, weekly, and monthly planning processes utilizing Rapid Response (Advanced Planning System)
- Manage global demand signal for manufacturing (net requirements)
- Monitor manufacturing execution (Schedule Adherence)
- Provide inventory analysis
- Proactively manage service level exceptions and backorders
- Contribute to monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) Process
- Review demand & supply balance; provide input if balance is not adequate
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
- 0-1 years of prior experience (or similar through internships/co-ops) in manufacturing planning, inventory control, or demand forecasting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relational database tools
- Working knowledge of DRP, MRP, and MPS planning systems
- Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP
- Experience with advanced planning tools, such as RapidResponse
- Exposure to just-in-time (JIT) practices in a manufacturing environment
- Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies
- Proven ability to adapt to change and drive results in evolving environments, with strong skills in change management, analysis, and problem-solving
- Prior internship experience with Boston Scientific
Company Overview
Boston Scientific is a medical technology company that designs and develops medical devices to diagnose and treat a wide range of condition. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.bostonscientific.com.