Senior Supply Planner

Teleflex•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Senior Supply Planner synthesizes data, insights, and plans across supply chain functions to drive aligned, executable outcomes. The role requires strategic and tactical supply chain planning expertise and the ability to influence decisions at multiple organizational levels. It plans, manages, and controls product fulfillment from forecast and demand through supplier output, supporting commercial, financial, and operational plans. The planner partners with Business Unit teams to translate commercial objectives into executable plans for internal and external suppliers, and works with customers to develop adaptive, scalable fulfillment models that anticipate future business requirements. The role translates strategic objectives into plans that balance customer demand, supply capabilities, financial targets, and inventory optimization. The position participates in monthly S&OP demand fulfillment reviews and works cross-functionally with internal supply chain teams, business units, regions, site planning, demand planning, commercial stakeholders, and other partner teams. It also consolidates and interprets data across operations, supply, and manufacturing; develops integrated insights for leadership; aligns planning assumptions and system inputs and outputs; and supports continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and capabilities. The role is based in an office/professional working environment and requires approximately 10% international travel. Responsibilities may evolve as business needs change over time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related technical field.
Knowledge of ERP and planning systems.
Deep expertise in supply chain planning, including demand and/or supply planning, at strategic and tactical levels.
Understanding of end-to-end manufacturing supply chain management, including demand, supply, and inventory.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under deadlines and pressure.
Problem-solving skills and ability to develop creative solutions and meet objectives.
Good analytical ability and business acumen.
Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and manage competing priorities.
Advanced communication skills, including the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.
Experience with integrated business planning (IBP/S&OP/IPN) processes and planning systems.
Ability to take an inclusive approach to problem solving and engage broadly across the business.
Balanced, dependable, and fair behavior.
Self-starter able to identify business priorities and align resources and time accordingly.
Approachable and enthusiastic manner.
Good organizational skills, cultural awareness, and sensitivity.
Good judgment and problem-solving skills, with an understanding of how decisions affect Teleflex and its customers.
Ability to identify innovative and practical solutions according to business needs.
Ability to proactively influence peers and upper management to support successful project implementation.

Nice To Haves

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage demand and supply to minimize back orders, position inventory at agreed levels, and achieve targeted customer service levels.
Participate in the monthly S&OP process and drive S&OP Demand Fulfilment reviews.
Work cross-functionally with internal Supply Chain teams to manage exceptions, analyze material flow, and maximize revenue.
Communicate specific fulfillment plans to SBUs and regions.
Communicate with site planning about supply priorities, urgent requirements, demand surges, bank builds, and product returns.
When supply is constrained, work with Demand Planning and Commercial stakeholders to shape supply and optimize business performance.
Manage master data across Demand Fulfillment pillars using SAP and APS o9.
Lead meetings with site planning teams, Business Unit teams, and Regional Marketing teams.
Consolidate and interpret data across operations, supply, and manufacturing, and develop integrated insights for timely leadership decisions.
Ensure planning assumptions, inputs, and outputs are aligned across systems and teams.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes, tools, and capabilities.
Analyze and investigate supply issues and o9 gaps.
Develop processes to improve supply accuracy and collaboration with internal and external partners, and ensure demand is translated seamlessly into supply planning.
Create or change PIR and SL for new SKU launches.
Housekeep purchase orders and update IPN during IPN transitions.
Review and release POM block orders, and communicate with customer service teams.
Manage last-time-build supply for discontinued items and communicate with Demand Planning, Business Units, and customer service teams when stock is fully consumed.