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Boston Scientific · 16 hours ago

Senior Planner, Distribution Planning

Quincy/Marina Bay

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $143K/yr

5+ years exp

Boston Scientific is a leading company in the medical device industry, recognized for its innovative contributions and ranked among the best workplaces for engineers. The Senior Planner in Distribution Planning plays a vital role in enhancing the efficiency of the supply chain by managing the flow of finished goods and collaborating with various teams to implement strategic improvements.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Facilitate the Distribution SI&OP process in partnership with regional distribution centers, analyzing the output to drive improvements in the quality of the plan

Own the Network Change governance process by coordinating intake of network change requests, evaluating alignment with strategic goals, prioritizing initiatives, and coordinating with the PMO team for resourcing

Analyze data and trends to identify inefficiencies in the movement of finished goods, with a focus on optimizing direct shipping from manufacturing to distribution centers

Build business cases for change supported by strong data analysis, and lead projects to improve cost, service, quality, and sustainability

Serve as a subject matter expert on finished goods flow to drive optimization of end-to-end supply chain costs

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement standard work that enhances consistency and quality of outcomes

Partner with the Analytics team to develop and implement KPIs that monitor network performance and effectiveness

Qualification

ERP systems e.g.ERP systems SAPDistribution planningData analysisISO quality requirementsCGMP quality requirementsData analytics tools e.g.Data analytics tools SQLOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAdaptabilityProject leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing, distribution planning, or operations

Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis)

Solid understanding of distribution center processes and transportation concepts

Understanding of ISO and CGMP quality requirements

Demonstrated experience analyzing complex data sets, developing business cases, and executing improvement initiatives

Preferred

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics tools such as SQL or Alteryx

Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Adaptable and open to new ideas, processes, and procedures

Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive change in a matrixed environment

Benefits

Compensation may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).