Supply Chain Planner

Straumann • Andover, MA

1d • $77,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner has direct impact on our customer experience and business results, responsible for forecasting and planning activities for key brands in the Straumann North America portfolio. This position supports improvements in our forecasting and planning processes, which ultimately drive on time / in full order fulfillment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related analytical field
• 1+ year of Supply Chain experience in logistics, demand planning and supply planning
• 1+ years of Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• 1+ years of experience with generative AI models
• May sit for extended periods of time.
• Utilize dexterity abilities to perform typing, operate a computer and other office equipment, to perform filing, and related job responsibilities and attention to detail competence.
• Spend significant time reading both on paper and on a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient working with Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experience with demand planning AI software (Anaplan, Kinaxis, OMP, or equivalent)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable partnering with leadership and executive teams
• Ability to think “outside the box” in a fast paced, growth environment with sense of urgency
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable with ambiguity and working with large datasets
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI
• APICS Certification

Responsibilities

• Gathering data from a variety of internal and external sources as inputs for the forecasting process, such as growth factors, new product introductions, substitutions, phase-outs, promotions, historical sales trends, market trends
• Developing a rolling 24-month SKU level forecast based on the inputs collected
• Determining appropriate inventory levels, reviewing, and updating MRP settings to ensure they are appropriate to support the forecast levels
• Actively participate in the enhancement and improvement of both Anaplan and Business Intelligence systems, offering solutions for increased analytics and functionality.
• Working with supply chain functions across various segments and regions to innovate and collaborate on global planning best practices
• Managing the S&OP process for key North America brands and segments, leading collaboration and consensus planning activities with Product Management, Sales and Finance
• Working with internal and external vendors to determine feasibility of plan, and adjusting plan accordingly
• Enabling business management to make informed, data-based decisions by providing business analyses and analytical support, particularly in areas where data is difficult to access/unreliable and where a high level of analytical skill is required.
• Carrying out other duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned, in an effective manner.
• Driving continuous improvement in forecasting process and methodology, and conducting “lessons-learned” to optimize the overall process
• Measuring and driving improvements in key supply chain metrics, such as forecast accuracy and on time-in full fulfillment
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Very Competitive total compensation plans (some positions include discretionary bonus, or Performance Share Units).
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy. Straumann contributes a healthy portion towards employees’ premium.
• Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!

What This Job Offers

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