SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS PLANNING COORDINATOR

Carbon Medical Technologies Inc • White Bear Lake, MN

5h

About The Position

The Supply Chain & Operations Planning Coordinator oversees procurement, inventory planning, supplier management, and supply chain reporting to ensure reliable and cost-effective medical device operations. The role supports demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and continuous process improvement while serving as a key link between suppliers, production, and management to support the Company's continued growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, inventory planning, production planning, operations analysis, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO quality system requirements
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, and operational metrics
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand, inventory, and material planning processes to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory and supporting efficient operational execution.
• Manage procurement activities including supplier selection, purchasing, order management, and supplier communications to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and services.
• Monitor and optimize inventory performance by analyzing usage trends, lead times, inventory levels, and replenishment requirements, while supporting inventory accuracy and working capital objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics partners, monitoring performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost, and driving continuous improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Support operational planning and decision-making through analysis of demand forecasts, production requirements, supply constraints, and potential business risks, providing recommendations and scenario evaluations to management.
• Serve as a key resource for ERP and supply chain systems, ensuring data integrity, process consistency, and effective reporting capabilities across purchasing, inventory, and planning functions.
• Develop, analyze, and communicate key operational and supply chain metrics, including inventory performance, forecast accuracy, supplier performance, purchasing trends, backlog status, and other indicators supporting business objectives.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy, operational efficiency, inventory visibility, cross-functional coordination, and overall supply chain performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements, company procedures, and regulatory standards, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level