Supply Chain Specialist – Customer Logistics & Materials Planning

Siemens Healthineers

5d•$59,480 - $81,785

About The Position

Siemens Healthineers is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Specialist to support customer delivery operations, materials planning, and logistics coordination. The role ensures the efficient flow of materials and information among customers, production operations, and external supply centers. It supports reliable customer deliveries, optimal inventory levels, and supply chain improvements while balancing operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. The specialist manages customer orders, production requirements, and delivery schedules; monitors inventory and logistics performance; maintains supply chain data and records; and supports EDI and Web EDI processes. The position also involves cross-functional coordination and project support for new product introductions, production start-ups, and product phase-outs. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, customer-focused, and able to collaborate across teams and manage changing priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in supply chain operations, production planning, materials management, logistics, or customer order fulfillment.
Understanding of inventory management, production scheduling, and supply chain processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing customer and production requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or regulated production environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or similar enterprise platforms.
Experience with EDI, Web EDI, or automated order management processes.
Knowledge of inventory optimization, materials requirements planning (MRP), and production scheduling.
Experience coordinating with external suppliers, distribution centers, or logistics providers.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and supply chain performance metrics.
Experience supporting new product introductions, production ramp-ups, or product phase-out activities.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate customer orders, production requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure timely, accurate fulfillment.
Create, adjust, and monitor production orders and material call-offs based on customer demand, production capacity, and available resources.
Coordinate with production teams to align manufacturing schedules with customer requirements and delivery commitments.
Identify potential supply disruptions and implement proactive solutions to maintain delivery reliability.
Monitor finished goods inventory, stock levels, and supply coverage to maintain optimal availability.
Analyze inventory requirements and recommend corrective actions to minimize shortages, excess stock, and unnecessary costs.
Coordinate with external supply centers to maintain product availability while optimizing inventory and transportation expenses.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory efficiency, resource utilization, and supply chain performance.
Monitor delivery schedules, shipment activities, and order fulfillment performance to support on-time customer deliveries.
Track delivery quantities and deadlines, identify potential delays, and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
Support improvements to logistics, transportation, and packaging processes to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce costs.
Coordinate timely dispatch and invoicing of finished goods.
Maintain accurate master data, customer delivery information, and logistics records across relevant supply chain systems.
Support implementation and optimization of EDI and Web EDI processes to improve information flow between internal teams and external partners.
Collaborate with logistics, production planning, IT, and other stakeholders to improve system accuracy and operational workflows.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve supply chain visibility.
Participate in new product introductions, production start-ups, and product phase-out activities to support materials and logistics planning.
Partner with manufacturing, logistics, customer service, and external supply chain stakeholders to resolve operational challenges.
Communicate proactively with internal and external partners about supply availability, delivery schedules, and potential risks.
Contribute to a collaborative, customer-focused environment that supports operational excellence and continuous improvement.