Sr. Supply Chain Planner
Company: Terumo Medical Corporation
Location: Somerset
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the accurate analysis, forecast
and maintenance of product inventory to satisfy sales and demand.
-Adverse effects of inventory levels, whether too little or too
much on hand, reflect in lost revenues to the company. -This
position is limited in its application of authority by management
practices and corporate policy. This position analyzes, coordinates
and implements efficient inventory management system for the US and
Canada. This position involves planning, analyzing sales forecasts,
coordinating production and shipments from manufacturing locations,
analyzing and coordination of purchases from outside local US
vendors. -This position works closely with sales management during
new product introduction and related inventory control matters.
Job Details:
1. - - -Associate is responsible to follow requirements of TMC
Quality System; including but not limited to requirements for
traceability of product, recognizing customer complaints and the
requirement to forward information to QA.
2. - - -Possess the ability to conduct multiple assessment process
to analyze complex issues and present to senior management.
3. - - -Analyze sales forecasts to maintain the purchase plan.
4. - - -Participate and/or lead in monthly Sales and Operations
Planning Process.
5. - - -Develop a purchase plan for all products and initiate
purchases of products from Terumo manufacturing sites and inventory
items purchased from local vendors.
6. - - -Monitor receipt of inventory from manufacturing sites,
communicate discrepancies and resolve problems.
7. - - -Communicate and lead discussions with sales management on
any production issues, promotional activity, stock availability and
forecasts.
8. - - -Interact with Customer Administration on stock availability
for Domestic and Export.
9. - - -Act as a liaison between shipping/receiving and all
functional areas related to any inventory issues.
10. Review open order/backorder report, slow moving report and
short expiring reports with senior leaders and take necessary
action to increase inventory turnover and reduce inventory
write-off.
11. Monitor sample request. -Reviews sample report and release
orders.
12. Provide direction, guidance, and leadership to the cross
functional teams related to service, inventories, demand and supply
planning, transportation and distribution issues. -Also review
procedures and policies established by TMC Corporate office and
assure appropriate communications to all affected associates.
13. Participate on new product launch teams, providing input and
raising concerns on scheduling and resource allocation.
14. Participate in project performance team meetings on behalf of
the job unit in order to provide ideas, methods of processes for
unit/company performance improvement.
15. Perform other job related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
o - -A proven track record of delivering supply chain excellence
with impact to bottom line results, operating profit, expenses and
inventory efficiency. -Applies business insight (e.g., knowledge of
the business strategy and goals, external industry dynamics, etc.)
to deliver more effective performance.
o - -Position requires a high energy level, ability to work long
hours when needed and a bias for action. -A high level of customer
service focus, the financial acumen necessary to manage expenses,
inventory and staff.
o - -Focuses self and team on meeting customer needs, both internal
and external, and establishing that as a key metric of success.
o - -Acts to build an open team environment, reinforcing honesty
and welcoming input even when it challenges one's own point of
view.
o - -Ability to work professionally and closely with
cross-functional managers and or senior leaders of the company
Background Experience
o - -Requires a B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Supply
Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or similar.
o - -APICS certification is preferred.
o - -4 plus years of experience in Supply Chain.
o - -Must have prior experience managing inventories.
o - -Must demonstrate the ability to work with all functions and
levels within the organization.
o - -Must be analytical in thought and able to problem solve
complex tasks.
o - -Strong Excel skills are desired.
o - -JD Edwards experience in an MRP environment is a plus.
o - -SAP IBP strongly preferred
Keywords: Terumo Medical Corporation, Trenton , Sr. Supply Chain Planner, Professions , Somerset, New Jersey
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