Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. OurSr Analyst Supply Chainposition is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patients life. Our Global Operations Quality 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 youll make an impact:

• Assess and ensure compliance for Edwards its vendors and Edwards entities with all government import and export laws across assigned countries and regions

• Provide guidance to departments across the supply chain continuum (plan source make and deliver) including clinical sales marketing and legal to manage product flow and resolve issues of increased complexity with a higher level of autonomy

• Assess strategic global vendors to confirm cost quality delivery technical and service capabilities meet Edwards requirements; identify and resolve challenging supply chain issues

• Develop and perform detailed complex analysis to improve supply chain operations

• Develop and lead the execution of complex supply chain projects (e.g. NPD introductions)

• Create and maintain processes and procedures (e.g. SOPs work instructions) for applicable supply chain functions

• Provide training and coaching to other supply chain team members

• Perform other incidental duties as assigned by leadership

What youll need (required):

• Bachelors degree in Business or a related field plus 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience based on Edwards criteria

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite Global Supply Chain and Quality systems (e.g. SQMS JDE JDA)

• This role is based onsite at our Irvine CA campus. Candidates must be able to work onsite regularly to support business and team requirements

What else we look for (preferred):

• Experience in a medical device and/or regulated industry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite Global Supply Chain and Quality systems (e.g. SQMS JDE JDA)

• Full knowledge of Edwards policies procedures and guidelines relevant to local and/or global supply chain including FDA and ISO regulations applicable to the medical device industry

• Familiarity and understanding of data analytics tools

• Strong project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiation and relationship management

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Leadership talent development and communication skills

• Ability to work in a team environment including inter-departmental teams serving as a key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects and with vendors and suppliers

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g. pandemic protocols Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance we offer competitive salaries performance-based incentives and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA) the base pay range for this position is $81000 to $116000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g. qualifications education prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.