Sr Planner Buyer

Job Summary: 

Highridge Medical creates the world’s most innovative spinal solutions. Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.

The Sr. Supply Planner is responsible for the supply planning, new products launch, procurement, and management of orders of medical devices, kits and manufacturing services from approved suppliers in alignment with forecasted net requirements.  This role drives effective supply planning through a deep understanding of both internal and external constraints, analysis of data, assessment/mitigation of risk, and effective problem solving.  This role interfaces with the Quality, Engineering, S&OP, Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Finance departments on a global scale to align on and achieve organizational objectives.  You will be a trusted advisor that delivers value and fosters innovation. The Sr. Supply Planner also guides and mentors less senior Supply Planners. This role will primarily focus on kit planning for all Highridge Medical products and is a highly visible role with senior leadership. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use statistical methods and software (ForecastPro) to develop accurate demand planning forecasts globally.
• Own the standard demand planning cycle and conduct global demand consensus review(s) with sales, marketing, and other relevant departments to gather demand forecasts and market insights (e.g. sales growth, sales declines, brand rationalizations, new product launches and impact to demand for specific brands).
• Manage advanced planning parameters to ensure optimal net requirements planning, upload demand forecasts as applicable etc.
• Work with Finance and S&OP to ensure the demand plan aligns with financial growth targets by brand and course correct as needed.
• Own and improve the forecasting process for kits and track associated metrics (e.g. plan vs actual for kit builds).
• Work with fellow Supply Planners to assess supplier capacity, the impact to the approved Kit Build Plan and communicate with senior leadership.  
• Lead cross-functional kit build production reviews to ensure on-time delivery (i.e. suppliers delivery materials on time and the distribution center builds kits on time).
• Monitor kit turns by brand and align with Customer Service, fellow Supply Planners, Sales and Marketing to mitigate supply challenges when they arise to ensure no missed patient cases. 
• Participate in the implementation and enhancement of supply chain planning tools and software, as applicable.
• Understand various warehouses, inventory, and planning data in SAP.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Four-year Degree (B.S/B.A.) required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in related field such as supply planning, purchasing, or supply chain required, preferably in medical device environment.
• Experience with medical device instrument and kit planning is required.
• APICS CSCP/CPIM certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including expert level Excel skills.
• SAP experience preferred.
• High volume purchasing/planning experience required.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with detailed product line forecasts; familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning business management process.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvement.
• Time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with various cross functional teams.

Travel Requirements