Fresenius Medical Care · 22 hours ago
Sr Supply Chain Planner
Lawrence, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expFresenius Medical Care is a leading healthcare company specializing in renal care and dialysis services. They are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner who will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all materials and products through the complete supply chain while maintaining inventory at acceptable levels.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Completes master requirement plan and performs release of production work orders using established SAP ERP system production methods
Responsible for reviewing the accuracy of related documents for BOM (Bill of Material) changes, lead times, and new product releases
Provides recommendations for corrections to support system accuracy of materials and product builds
Engages in material status meetings, production standup meetings, production control meetings, and shipping meetings in support of production build plans
Supports the release of ECOs by reviewing material availably dates, setting effectivity dates, and proper disposition of materials
Updates/approves ECOs as required and appropriate
Supports and assists in the development and implementation of vendor managed inventory and dock to stock programs
Coordinates new product introduction activities and BOM reviews. Provides detailed feedback to buyers and engineering as appropriate to ensure system accuracy
Works on a diverse scope of problems where analysis of data is required, summarizing information and presenting conclusions
Works with Master Scheduler and Buyers to coordinate production build plans to ensure materials are provided according to production and engineering schedules to achieve production uptime and business goals
Provides input to management regarding reschedules, plan delays and potential impacts to schedules
Interfaces with Master Scheduler, Inventory Control, Service, Warehousing, Shipping, Operations, Quality Engineers, and Manufacturing Engineers to address issues related to quality, design changes, sales order ship dates, labor, material shortages, backlogs, and other potential schedule interruptions
Works with Operations to review and address work order discrepancies
Requires limited supervision or direction to achieve production, business, or personal goals and objectives
Supports the development of Planning Policies. May assist in, or author, policies as assigned
May provide assistance and training for lower level planning team members
Completes all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 5 – 8 years of related experience in Production Planning, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management required
5+ years of experience with SAP/ERP Inventory Management, Production Planning and MRP software modules, spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
SAP super user experience
Ability to create, read, analyze, master schedules, forecasts, MRP demand/requirements and material BOMs
Ability to effectively present information, including organizing and making presentations
Ability to work with mathematical concepts
Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
Can effectively interact with all levels of management
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast paced product development and manufacturing environment, with limited direction
Adaptable and flexible. Must be able to positively react to changes impacting the Planning and Scheduling functions
Demonstrated ability to influence teams and programs regarding Planning and Material Management processes
A high level of responsibility, analysis, and independent decision-making is expected and must be reliably demonstrated
Superb attention to detail
APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
Preferred
Advanced Degree desirable
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance
Company
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care is a healthcare company that provides dialysis treatment for those with chronic kidney diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$758.43M2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $579.5M
2025-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $4.86M
2020-02-25Post Ipo Equity· $6.07M
Leadership Team
Helen Giza
Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Turk
CEO of Care Enablement and Member of the Management Board of Fresenius Medical Care
Recent News
2025-11-19
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