Highridge Medical · 2 months ago
Sr Planner Buyer
Olive Branch, MS, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$73K/yr - $96K/yr
5+ years expHighridge Medical creates the world’s most innovative spinal solutions. The Sr. Supply Planner is responsible for supply planning, new product launches, procurement, and management of orders for medical devices, working closely with various departments to align on organizational objectives.
ManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Use statistical methods and software (ForecastPro) to develop accurate demand planning forecasts globally
Own the standard demand planning cycle and conduct global demand consensus review(s) with sales, marketing, and other relevant departments to gather demand forecasts and market insights (e.g. sales growth, sales declines, brand rationalizations, new product launches and impact to demand for specific brands)
Manage advanced planning parameters to ensure optimal net requirements planning, upload demand forecasts as applicable etc
Work with Finance and S&OP to ensure the demand plan aligns with financial growth targets by brand and course correct as needed
Own and improve the forecasting process for kits and track associated metrics (e.g. plan vs actual for kit builds)
Work with fellow Supply Planners to assess supplier capacity, the impact to the approved Kit Build Plan and communicate with senior leadership
Lead cross-functional kit build production reviews to ensure on-time delivery (i.e. suppliers delivery materials on time and the distribution center builds kits on time)
Monitor kit turns by brand and align with Customer Service, fellow Supply Planners, Sales and Marketing to mitigate supply challenges when they arise to ensure no missed patient cases
Participate in the implementation and enhancement of supply chain planning tools and software, as applicable
Understand various warehouses, inventory, and planning data in SAP
Qualification
Required
Four-year Degree (B.S/B.A.) required
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in related field such as supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain required, preferably in medical device environment
Experience with medical device instrument and kit planning is required
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including expert level Excel skills
High volume purchasing/planning experience required
Highly effective communication skills
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with detailed product line forecasts; familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning business management process
Demonstrated success in driving process improvement
Time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams
Preferred
APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred
SAP experience preferred
Company
Highridge Medical
Highridge Medical is a medical device company focused on designing and commercializing novel and proprietary products and solutions. It is a sub-organization of H.I.G. Capital.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-12-18Acquired
Recent News
2025-11-27
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