Senior Analyst Supply Network Planning
About The Position
Join DePuy Synthes in a role supporting and improving its global supply chain. The Senior Analyst, Supply Network Planning will help optimize inventory, improve supply performance, and support delivery of medical products, collaborating with manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and cross-functional partners across EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific. The position may be based in Cork, Ireland; Raynham, Massachusetts; Raritan, New Jersey; or Warsaw, Indiana. The role covers scenario planning, data flow management, capacity and inventory planning, resource allocation, product deployment, maintaining planning parameters, STEM escalation and resolution, and the annual business planning cycle, including spend management. The position also drives supply chain improvements, supports integration of externally manufactured products into the S&OP process, and uses statistical models and planning systems to inform business decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least six years of working experience and five years of related experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Business Analytics, and/or Supply Chain Management required.
- Strong scenario planning background required.
- Understanding of supply chain performance trade-offs to support decisions about the best use of limited resources required.
- In-depth knowledge of MRP and conceptual knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, JDE, APO, or OMP required.
- Expertise in MS Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros, graphing, and simulations required.
- Expertise in data visualization tools for building dashboards that access data from multiple sources required.
- Ability to apply analytical techniques to interpret data, identify issues, analyze causes, and provide well-reasoned conclusions and solutions required.
- Ability to build strong relationships and work independently in a matrix environment with urgency and minimal supervision required.
- Clear, concise communication across supply chain functions, including preparing and delivering presentations, required.
Nice To Haves
- A minor in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or Operations is preferred.
- Advanced statistical knowledge and experience building simulation models preferred.
- Experience and/or certification in Lean or Six Sigma methodology preferred.
- APICS CPIM certification preferred.
- Expertise in Alteryx for building and running complex mathematical models preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end supply chain continuous improvements using value stream mapping and detailed business analysis to develop tactical and strategic initiatives.
- Support integration of new externally manufactured products into the S&OP process, including scenario-based supply analyses, risk evaluation, and contingency planning with external supply chains.
- Build and analyze complex statistical models to support master scheduling, detailed scheduling, capacity planning, and scenario planning across suppliers and brands.
- Use planning systems to gather data needed to support business decisions.
- Advise External Operations management on business and project status.
- Communicate business-related issues and opportunities to the next management level.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Where applicable, ensure staff follow company Health, Safety, and Environmental practices and have the resources needed to do so.
- Perform other assigned duties as needed.
Benefits
- Annual bonus with a target based on pay grade and location, with the actual amount based on employee and company performance, or sales commissions.
- Vacation days.
- Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Bereavement leave.
- Caregiver leave.
- Volunteer leave.
- Well-being reimbursement.
- Programs for financial, physical, and mental health.
- Service anniversary and recognition awards.
- Participation in insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents, subject to plan terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
