Supply Chain Planner 1- SCALE Rotational Program

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

2d•$49,500 - $94,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Scientific’s Supply Chain Accelerated Leadership Development Program (SCALE) is a full-time, two-year rotational program designed to develop high-potential supply chain talent. Participants will complete three structured, eight-month rotations across supply chain functions—demand planning, supply planning, and people leadership—gaining end-to-end experience and preparing for future leadership roles within the organization. Throughout the program, you will work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that empowers you to grow, make meaningful contributions, and help us advance science for life. You will contribute to key supply chain operations including forecast planning, inventory management, and execution processes, while developing your leadership capabilities and expanding your professional network. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be placed in a full-time supply chain role based on business need and your career interests. At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
0-1 years of prior experience (or similar through internships/co-ops) in manufacturing planning, inventory control, or demand forecasting

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relational database tools
Working knowledge of DRP, MRP, and MPS planning systems
Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP
Experience with advanced planning tools, such as RapidResponse
Exposure to just-in-time (JIT) practices in a manufacturing environment
Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Proven ability to adapt to change and drive results in evolving environments, with strong skills in change management, analysis, and problem-solving
Prior internship experience with Boston Scientific

Responsibilities

Review statistically generated forecasts with Marketing and Global Supply Chain team and contribute to consensus forecast creation
Review Multi-Echelon Inventory Safety stock targets and approve changes, noting input elements resulting in change
Work with Global Marketing, Country Demand Planning, and Country Operations groups to identify all known demand sources (customer orders, scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.)
Maintain forecasts by meeting monthly with Product Managers reviewing past performance and future forecast (Marketing Handshake)
Primary or backup Core Team Member for Supply Chain on New Product Development Team
Develop launch plans, including forecasts, inventory targets, cannibalization plans, and introduction schedules with support from supply chain team members
Execute launch workbooks and prepare distribution chain for product launch
Contribute to the development of inventory plans
Establish inventory targets (MEIO)
Monitor inventory performance to plan and targets
Management of expired, excess, and obsolescence reserves
Allocate inventory to regions in short supply situations
Support daily, weekly, and monthly planning processes utilizing Rapid Response (Advanced Planning System)
Manage global demand signal for manufacturing (net requirements)
Monitor manufacturing execution (Schedule Adherence)
Provide inventory analysis
Proactively manage service level exceptions and backorders
Contribute to monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) Process
Review demand & supply balance; provide input if balance is not adequate