Supply Chain Planner 1- SCALE Rotational Program
About The Position
About the role: 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. Relocation is not available for this position at this time. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time Must be availble to start on Monday, June 1st, 2026
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
- Demand Planning: 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
