Supply Chain Manager, Demand and Supply Planning

Edwards Lifesciences•Irvine, CA

8d•$102,000 - $145,000•Onsite

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 Manager, Global Planning (SME1 – Individual Contributor) will lead the global demand planning for both commercial and NPD programs within the THV Business Unit. They will be responsible for all platform demand planning within the BU. They will work with cross-functional teams, including regional supply chain partners, as well as clinical, marketing, quality, R&D, and finance groups. Additionally, the role requires supply planning responsibilities for certain product lines within THV’s product portfolio. How you will make an impact: Responsible for Global Demand Planning (including US-specific Demand Planning) and supply planning for the THV Business Unit. Compile a rolling 24 - month global demand forecast for the THV Business Unit monthly. Create a rolling 24-month global supply plan for assigned product lines within THV’s portfolio on a monthly basis. Schedule and lead meetings with sales, marketing, finance, sales operations, and regional partners to create consensus and generate a global demand and supply plan for assigned product lines. Analyze, document and communicate changing demand trends to key stakeholders in a timely manner. Work with regional supply chain, Distribution Center and logistics partners to create, execute and monitor a regional stocking and inventory replenishment plan for assigned product lines. Partner with key Business Unit stake holders for new product launch strategy planning and implementation of new product introductions. Serve as a liaison between Global Planning, Manufacturing/Distribution Operations, Regional Planning, Finance and Commercial groups. Produce statistical forecasts using advanced planning application (JDA). Compare statistical forecasts to financial plans and highlight gaps for management review. Prepare monthly demand statements with detailed analysis and plan- to- plan comparisons. Provide detailed analysis and insight into changing demand trends to supply planners, management and commercial teams. Create Master Production Schedules for assigned product lines Work with manufacturing sites to ensure execution of plans Work closely with regional Demand Planners to provide system- user support, including the implementation of software enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of previous related experience in supply chain or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
This role is required to be onsite. Selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Edwards campus in Irvine, CA.
Travel: 10–15%

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Demand and Supply Planning experience
Experience from a regulated industry, preferably in medical devices
Proven successful project management skills
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiation and relationship-management skills
Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
Extensive understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to local and/or global supply chain including FDA and ISO laws and regulations
Ability to transfer essential knowledge and mentor other team members on specialized skills
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Represents leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross functional teams
Consult in a project setting within specific sections
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

Responsibilities

Responsible for Global Demand Planning (including US-specific Demand Planning) and supply planning for the THV Business Unit.
Compile a rolling 24 - month global demand forecast for the THV Business Unit monthly.
Create a rolling 24-month global supply plan for assigned product lines within THV’s portfolio on a monthly basis.
Schedule and lead meetings with sales, marketing, finance, sales operations, and regional partners to create consensus and generate a global demand and supply plan for assigned product lines.
Analyze, document and communicate changing demand trends to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
Work with regional supply chain, Distribution Center and logistics partners to create, execute and monitor a regional stocking and inventory replenishment plan for assigned product lines.
Partner with key Business Unit stake holders for new product launch strategy planning and implementation of new product introductions.
Serve as a liaison between Global Planning, Manufacturing/Distribution Operations, Regional Planning, Finance and Commercial groups.
Produce statistical forecasts using advanced planning application (JDA). Compare statistical forecasts to financial plans and highlight gaps for management review.
Prepare monthly demand statements with detailed analysis and plan- to- plan comparisons.
Provide detailed analysis and insight into changing demand trends to supply planners, management and commercial teams.
Create Master Production Schedules for assigned product lines
Work with manufacturing sites to ensure execution of plans
Work closely with regional Demand Planners to provide system- user support, including the implementation of software enhancements.