Senior Planner, Supply Chain

Edwards Lifesciences•Irvine, CA

10h•$81,000 - $116,000

About The Position

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Supply Chain team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease and critical care needs. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world. The Sr. Planner, Supply Chain will be working in a team environment within Global Supply Chain supporting enterprise cardiac implant planning, responsible for the end-to-end supply planning process for cardiac implant network manufacturing. How you’ll make an impact: Manage all planning activities for Accessories and Tissue Leaflets Leading MPS review monthly Partnering with manufacturing teams and external manufacturers to deliver optimal master plan for the portfolio she/he is in charge Participating in long range capacity planning Organizing product launch and product exit planning Proactively identifying and resolving supply issues Collaborate with cross functional teams during changes implementations Responsible for inventory management, assure adherence to planned levels and minimize excess & obsolete exposure (E&O) Replenish regional inventory according to regional demand and inventory target Responsible for global LIFR and back-order resolution Key metrics include Line Level Fill Rate, Back-Order $, Working Capital $, E&O Act as the supply planning contact for outsourcing and transfer initiatives, to include processing purchase orders Implement inventory optimization initiative Assist in the demand planning process in conjunction with the demand planner

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (preferred) and 5 years of experience OR equivalent work experience based on Edward’s criteria
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Global Supply Chain, and Quality systems (e.g., SQMS, JDE, JDA) required
Good project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Full knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to local and/or global supply chain including FDA and ISO laws and regulations applicable to medical device industry
Advanced problem-solving skills
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Leadership, talent development and communication skills
Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects, and vendors/suppliers
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Nice To Haves

Maters Degree in Business or related field
Experience working in a medical device and/or regulated industry
Experience working in a medical device and/or regulated industry preferred

Responsibilities

Manage all planning activities for Accessories and Tissue Leaflets
Leading MPS review monthly
Partnering with manufacturing teams and external manufacturers to deliver optimal master plan for the portfolio she/he is in charge
Participating in long range capacity planning
Organizing product launch and product exit planning
Proactively identifying and resolving supply issues
Collaborate with cross functional teams during changes implementations
Responsible for inventory management, assure adherence to planned levels and minimize excess & obsolete exposure (E&O)
Replenish regional inventory according to regional demand and inventory target
Responsible for global LIFR and back-order resolution
Key metrics include Line Level Fill Rate, Back-Order $, Working Capital $, E&O
Act as the supply planning contact for outsourcing and transfer initiatives, to include processing purchase orders
Implement inventory optimization initiative
Assist in the demand planning process in conjunction with the demand planner