Principal Global Supply Chain Planner

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Principal Global Supply Chain Planner

About the Role:

At Boston Scientific the Principal Global Supply Chain Planner collaborates with divisional regional and clinical counterparts to plan for and maintain appropriate levels of finished good inventories & forecast performance. Drives business execution of new programs and initiatives that include forecast & inventory coordination for key events segmentation assignment and management and new product launches. Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators cost to serve performance data and coordinates cross functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives. Helps to drive end to end thinking and agility across value streams with the end customer in mind.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Computer and Systems Knowledge: Possesses solid knowledge of Microsoft suite with proficiency in Excel. Utilizes in-depth conceptual practical and functional knowledge of SAP ERP and Kinaxis Rapid Response planning systems. Leverages knowledge in own function and other related functions to recommend new and/or improved processes impacting various teams across BSC.
• Data Analytics: Possesses the ability to conduct advanced analytics on complex problems and large datasets. Proficient in the use of advanced analytics tools and creates complex analytical results into understandable business outcomes and creates compelling cases for decision team in analytic-driven projects as it relates to divisional forecasts and inventory
• Inventory Management: Centralized divisional ownership of inventory design and control for the team.

• • Inventory design refers to leveraging the segmentation methodology for our business along with leveraging our MEIO (multi-echelon inventory optimization) system in Rapid Response which works together to set the optimized inventory for our business to support desired service levels.
  • Control refers to monitoring and adjusting based on actuals vs. the set design. It also includes exception reporting where the inventory design is changed to be mis-aligned to the desired plan as well as actual inventory performance vs. design & vs. the financial inventory plan. Includes partnering with product specific planners on the best decisions to support the business.

• Manage Forecast Inputs / Improve Forecast Accuracy:

• Works directly with all business stakeholders to set the forecast to meet global demand for complex supply chains and/or business critical products.
• Initiate oversee activities and explains difficult or sensitive information to influence and improve forecast accuracy and reduce forecast bias. Receives minimal guidance.
• Owns demand management portion of the SI&OP process for the US Region including facilitation of the meetings with the following teams in attendance: Finance marketing field inventory management global supply chain demand planners
• This person is the global functional expert at forecasting for the entire IC planning team (including all focus areas Coronary Therapies Structural Heart and Watchman). Functional expertise includes the use of statistical forecasting models and potentially AI solutions in the future.

• Manage product lifecycle events effectively (launches transitions and EOLife/EOService): Independently collaborate with end to end supply chain partners to develop and maintain product lifecycle SI&OP templates driving business decisions. Identifies and leads collaboration on changes to inventory strategy as needed. Drive decision making on issues through SI&OP process. Lead supply chain on more complex and critical product development sustaining engineering or EOL/EOS team facilitating end to end supply chain event readiness and decision making.
• Strategizes with Clinical Supply Chain planners relating to the complexities of clinical study inventory challenges. Inquires and understands Clinical inventory strategy (e.g. one-time builds replenishment/rolling builds). Provides additional considerations on forecasting. Includes clinical study demand in overall demand impacts of clinical inventory and ensures Clinical Supply Chain Partner is aware of any inventory impacts. Advises of potential solutions when challenges/constraints arise.
• Master Data Maintenance: Ensures GSCP-owned fields are complete and accurate for the products in their portfolio. Remain current on training for SOPs and Work Instructions regarding ERP and planning system master data. May be knowledgeable on master data fields managed in other functions to proactively address issues by working cross-functionally.
• Project Management: Develops and documents project plans. Understands dependencies and sequence of events. Executes required monthly/scheduled tasks with little/no oversight and applies knowledge of business and industry best practices and how own area integrates with others to achieve objectives to drive results. Leads projects or project steps within a broader or cross-functional project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives. Monitors and/or adjusts project plans as needed and works directly with all stakeholders holding them accountable for their tasks. Escalates issues to management and solves complex and diverse problems takes a new perspective on existing solutions and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Leadership: Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience. May lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements often broader cross-functional projects.
• Supply Chain Design: Leading/Driving functional expertise within a franchise or product line to establish the end to end supply chain design. (e.g. New Product Launches Acquisitions Integrations Site Transfers Optimized Product Flow Resiliency)

What Were Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required. Supply Chain Analytics Operations focus preferred.
• 10 years experience in supply chain materials management manufacturing planning or inventory control function. Demand forecasting and inventory control experience preferred.
• Working experience with SAP and Rapid Response or an equivalent DRP MPS MRP or ERP System.
• Advanced PC skills utilizing such software programs as Teams Excel Access Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to lead mentor problem solve and influence change.
• Medical Device Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Global Supply Chain experience preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Masters degree preferred.
  

Requisition ID:610813

Minimum Salary:$99100

Maximum Salary: $188300

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) see --will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training pertinent education including licensure and certifications among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly) non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g. any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt non-sales roles may also include variable compensation i.e. annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives create value for our customers and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isnt just business its personal. And if youre a natural problem-solver with the imagination determination and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion equality and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives we create a better more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients customers and communities we serve.

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Please be advised that certain US based positions including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles including any new requirements should the Companys policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements Boston Scientific maintains specificprohibited substancetest requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and as such candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.