ATEC Spine · 4 weeks ago
Instrument & Set Planner
Carlsbad, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelATEC Spine is seeking an Instrument Planner to join their Operations team, focusing on forecasting, set planning, and maintaining master data accuracy for surgical instruments. The role involves building instrument forecasts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring instrument availability for product launches and clinical demand.
Health CareMedical DeviceProduct Design
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain ABC SKU logic for instrumentation
Build the instrument replenishment forecast from the ground up, incorporating fleet growth, component usage, and service level targets
Integrate replenishment forecasts into safety stock and monthly planning processes
Partner with planners to define first-time buy/NPI requirements for Alpha and launch sets
Launch and lead recurring meetings with Product teams to:
Review forecasted quantities
Capture feedback on complaints, damage rates, design changes, and unique/non-standard components
Partner with International Marketing to establish target thresholds for in-market safety stock, including return/service processes for damaged parts
Collaborate with Sales Ops to create processes for recovering stock removed from sets to prevent shortages and unnecessary orders
Work closely with Demand Planning to ensure instrument and set forecasts align with implant demand and case forecasts
Execute the set planning process by:
Maintaining accurate master data in SAP & Excel
Managing NPI conversions
Calculating set requirements and maintaining forecast models
Ensure accurate “do not buy” signals and SAP order signals are maintained, so the Purchasing team can execute confidently
Maintain accurate records and databases related to set inventory and planning forecasts
Support ongoing initiatives to improve planning efficiency and reporting accuracy (e.g., safety stock logic, master data integrity, automation of forecasts)
Drive enhancements to forecast models and processes to reduce manual work and improve decision-making
Participate in cross-functional projects that strengthen end-to-end planning, replenishment, and inventory management
Qualification
Required
Experience in forecasting and inventory management for surgical instruments
Proficiency in SAP and Excel for maintaining master data and planning
Ability to establish and maintain ABC SKU logic for instrumentation
Experience in building instrument replenishment forecasts
Ability to integrate replenishment forecasts into safety stock and monthly planning processes
Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product, International Marketing, Sales Ops, and Demand Planning
Ability to execute the set planning process and manage NPI conversions
Experience in maintaining accurate records and databases related to set inventory and planning forecasts
Ability to support ongoing initiatives to improve planning efficiency and reporting accuracy
Experience in driving enhancements to forecast models and processes
Company
ATEC Spine
ATEC Spine is a medical device company dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery through innovation.
Founded in 1990
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.02BKey Investors
Squadron Medical Finance Solutions
2025-03-03Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2023-10-24Post Ipo Equity· $150M
2023-04-19Post Ipo Equity· $60M
Leadership Team
Pat Miles
Chairman & CEO
Craig Hunsaker
Executive Vice President, People & Culture
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