Director Purchasing, Demand Plan, Distribution
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
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Job Summary
- Formulate and implement processes and people development strategy to build a best in class purchasing and demand management function.
- Set and execute end to end supply planning strategy aligning purchasing demand planning and product disruption management with overall business objectives.
- Establish governance policies and decision rights for demand planning sourcing product disruption and inventory optimization.
- Own the demand planning process ensuring accurate unbiased forecasts across products customers and channels.
- Define forecasting methodologies assumptions and time horizons (short mid and long-term) to translate demand signals into actionable supply and inventory plans.
- Oversee inventory health metrics such as inventory turns DOS excess & obsolete (E&O) and service levels.
- Set inventory policies including safety stock reorder points cycle stock and segmentation by product/customer.
- Create new innovative relationships and strategies with key suppliers that will prepare Corewell Health for the next decade
- Develop supplier strategies including dual sourcing risk mitigation and long-term resiliency plans.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including supplier disruptions demand volatility and capacity constraints.
- Develop contingency plans for critical materials and high-risk suppliers.
- Ensure demand inventory and purchasing plans are financially aligned with business targets and mitigate product disruption risks.
Required
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Finance or related field
- 5 years of relevant progressive business experience in business operations finance contracting or other related disciplines
Preferred
- Masters Degree
- 5 years of relevant prior experience leading professional-level teams
- 5 years of relevant prior experience building new and innovative relationships and strategies with key suppliers
- 2 years of relevant knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy negotiations contractual terms and contract administration experience
- 5 years of relevant experience Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
- 5 years of relevant knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies experience
- 2 years of relevant experience operating in a highly regulated industry. Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management experience preferred.
- Professional certifications through APICS ISM AHRMM and/or CSCMP
- Pallet to Waist (6 from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
- Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Corewell Health Place - 100 Corewell Drive NW - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Procurement Demand Planning - CorporateEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Required Experience:
Director
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