Senior Manager, Planning & PMO
Job Summary
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patients life. Our Global Supply Chain team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease. Youll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning labeling warehouse management material handling or any of our other supply chain opportunities you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.
How you will make an impact:
Demand Inventory & Planning Leadership
Lead the Planning team to consolidate and manage demand forecasts for Greater China in an increasingly complex environment ensuring customer service levels meet corporate targets while adhering to inventory and financial guidelines.
Establish and enforce demand supply and inventory planning standards aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
Monitor and drive improvement against Planning KPIs identifying inventory optimization and productivity opportunities and leading implementation of corrective actions.
PMO & Strategic Project Management
Own and govern the PMO framework and lead critical Value Improvement Program (VIP) and strategic projects across GC and APAC markets.
Ensure successful delivery of all project milestones through proactive risk identification mitigation planning issue resolution and action tracking in collaboration with crossfunctional and matrixed teams.
Supply Chain Strategy & Issue Resolution
Identify risks and lead the development and execution of supply chain strategies working closely with crossfunctional partners.
Lead resolution of complex supply and inventory challenges including capacity constraints inventory gaps product specification or license changes lifecycle management New Product Introduction (NPI) and phaseout activities.
S&OP & CrossFunctional Integration
Drive continuous improvement and maturity of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process in close partnership with QA RA Finance BU Global BU and Global Supply Chain teams.
Promote a valuestream mindset and a culture of continuous improvement across planning and supply chain operations.
People Leadership & Talent Development
Build and execute a robust talent development plan aligned with functional growth strategies to enhance team business acumen and functional capabilities.
Lead coach and develop team members fostering accountability engagement and high performance.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure all activities comply with company policies regulatory requirements and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards within the span of control.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
What youll need (Required):
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a related field with 8 years of previous related experience
Experience in medical device pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing industries Preferred
Solid background in demand inventory planning and PMO experience
Proven experience leading teams and managing planning functions
What else we look for (Preferred):
Strong project and program management leadership skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and enterprise systems (e.g. JDE Advanced Planning Systems)
Excellent analytical problemsolving organizational and decisionmaking skills
Strong communication documentation negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
Deep expertise in supply chain demand and inventory planning with understanding of crossfunctional impacts
Solid financial acumen particularly related to inventory cost mechanisms
Demonstrated people management capability including coaching performance management hiring and partnering with HR
Ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues when needed
High attention to detail and ability to operate in a fastpaced dynamic environment
Commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement
Strong relationshipbuilding skills across peers crossfunctional and crossbusiness teams
Adherence to all company policies including EHS and environmental protection standards
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader of patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. We are driven by a passion for patients, dedicated to improving and enhancing lives through partnerships with clinicians and stakehol ... View more