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Edwards Lifesciences · 1 month ago

Supply Chain Manager, Demand and Supply Planning

USA - California – Irvine

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $145K/yr

8+ years exp

Edwards Lifesciences is a company focused on transforming patient care. The Supply Chain Manager will lead global demand and supply planning for the THV Business Unit, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective product delivery and inventory management.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for Global Demand Planning (including US-specific Demand Planning) and supply planning for the THV Business Unit

Compile a rolling 24 - month global demand forecast for the THV Business Unit monthly

Create a rolling 24-month global supply plan for assigned product lines within THV’s portfolio on a monthly basis

Schedule and lead meetings with sales, marketing, finance, sales operations, and regional partners to create consensus and generate a global demand and supply plan for assigned product lines

Analyze, document and communicate changing demand trends to key stakeholders in a timely manner

Work with regional supply chain, Distribution Center and logistics partners to create, execute and monitor a regional stocking and inventory replenishment plan for assigned product lines

Partner with key Business Unit stake holders for new product launch strategy planning and implementation of new product introductions

Serve as a liaison between Global Planning, Manufacturing/Distribution Operations, Regional Planning, Finance and Commercial groups

Produce statistical forecasts using advanced planning application (JDA). Compare statistical forecasts to financial plans and highlight gaps for management review

Prepare monthly demand statements with detailed analysis and plan- to- plan comparisons. Provide detailed analysis and insight into changing demand trends to supply planners, management and commercial teams

Create Master Production Schedules for assigned product lines

Work with manufacturing sites to ensure execution of plans

Work closely with regional Demand Planners to provide system- user support, including the implementation of software enhancements

Qualification

Demand PlanningSupply PlanningProject ManagementMedical Device ExperienceMS Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of previous related experience in supply chain or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

This role is required to be onsite. Selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Edwards campus in Irvine, CA

Travel: 10–15%

Preferred

Master's Degree

Demand and Supply Planning experience

Experience from a regulated industry, preferably in medical devices

Proven successful project management skills

Proven expertise in MS Office Suite

Excellent facilitation and presentation skills

Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiation and relationship-management skills

Extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards

Extensive understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to local and/or global supply chain including FDA and ISO laws and regulations

Ability to transfer essential knowledge and mentor other team members on specialized skills

Strict attention to detail

Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Represents leadership on sections of projects within a specific area interfacing with project managers and cross functional teams

Consult in a project setting within specific sections

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

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Performance-based incentives

A wide variety of benefits programs

Company

Edwards Lifesciences

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Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.

Founded in 1958

Irvine, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.edwards.com

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