Lead Supply Chain Planner (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Overview: Lead the planning of components and direct material purchases to support global manufacturing operations. Define, execute and report on supplier production plans to ensure component supply meets Insulet’s growth objectives. Responsible for all aspects of component planning including tools, processes, and metrics through the extended supply chain. Ownership of inventory planning in conjunction with Global Procurement for all Insulet direct materials. This role also has purchasing responsibility using Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) to ensure supply of all SKUs meets Insulet production goals.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years prior purchasing experience
Background in medium/high volume electronics, plastics, metals, sterile packaging
Proven background in delivering on supply assurance results.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Direct responsibility for inventory turns management.
In depth understanding of critical Supply Chain and MRP processes.
Supplier certification and performance metrics reporting.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Drive tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers to ensure material planning processes are followed and that available material will achieve target inventory levels.
Deliver and measure component forecast plans for tier 1 and 2 suppliers to support contract-manufacturer-purchased materials and Insulet requirements.
Review short, medium, and long-term component supply positions globally to assure component supply and maintain component inventories at target levels to safeguard supply requirements at all factories
Drive cross functional mitigation plans in cases of supply risk to avoid impact to production schedules in the end-to-end planning horizon
Drive continuous improvement of material flow processes in support of procurement and manufacturing goals, particularly lead time and freight costs.
Manage Month and Quarter-End Inventory Reconciliation Processes to ensure alignment with Finance Operations.
Manage tactical communication with critical suppliers and develop detailed shipment plans to support manufacturing, particularly when recovering from supply issues.
Engage with Sales Ops, Supply Chain Planning and overall Operations/Distribution.
Manages MRP and purchasing for direct materials and finished devices.
Work with suppliers and category managers to negotiate favorable prices.
Manage replenishment strategy for key materials in line with supplier capabilities and material characteristics aligned with Procurement agreements
Accountable to ensure proper Master data and planning parameters to drive accurate planning and procurement of materials
Perform other duties as assigned.