Edwards Lifesciences · 7 hours ago
Senior Planner, Supply Chain
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $116K/yr
5+ years expEdwards Lifesciences is a company focused on delivering medical solutions for patients with cardiovascular disease and critical care needs. The Senior Planner, Supply Chain will manage all planning activities for Accessories and Tissue Leaflets, ensuring optimal supply planning and inventory management while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Manage all planning activities for Accessories and Tissue Leaflets
Leading MPS review monthly
Partnering with manufacturing teams and external manufacturers to deliver optimal master plan for the portfolio she/he is in charge
Participating in long range capacity planning
Organizing product launch and product exit planning
Proactively identifying and resolving supply issues
Collaborate with cross functional teams during changes implementations
Responsible for inventory management, assure adherence to planned levels and minimize excess & obsolete exposure (E&O)
Replenish regional inventory according to regional demand and inventory target
Responsible for global LIFR and back-order resolution
Key metrics include Line Level Fill Rate, Back-Order $, Working Capital $, E&O
Act as the supply planning contact for outsourcing and transfer initiatives, to include processing purchase orders
Implement inventory optimization initiative
Assist in the demand planning process in conjunction with the demand planner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or related field (preferred) and 5 years of experience OR equivalent work experience based on Edward's criteria
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, Global Supply Chain, and Quality systems (e.g., SQMS, JDE, JDA) required
Good project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Full knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to local and/or global supply chain including FDA and ISO laws and regulations applicable to medical device industry
Advanced problem-solving skills
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Leadership, talent development and communication skills
Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, key contact representing the organization on contracts or projects, and vendors/suppliers
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
Preferred
Maters Degree in Business or related field
Experience working in a medical device and/or regulated industry
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Performance-based incentives
A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families
Company
Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is a provider of science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Bernard J. Zovighian
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Greene
Vice President, Strategy
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