What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Supply Planning position at Karl Storz Endoscopy?
About KARL STORZ
From the operating room to surgery centers-and everywhere in between-KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging-to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.
As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.
About the Role
KARL STORZ is seeking a Manager of Supply Planning to lead finished goods supply planning activities across our active product portfolio. In this high-impact role, you'll guide a team of Buyer/Planners to maintain optimal stock coverage, deliver the highest level of customer service, and meet the company's inventory and financial goals - ensuring the Right Product is in the Right Place, at the Right Time, at the Right Cost.
Pay range: $82,400 - $107,100
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to develop aligned demand and supply plans.
- Recruit, hire, and develop a team of Buyer/Planners, fostering continuous growth and skill development.
- Oversee purchase order creation with suppliers, factoring in lead times, volume discounts, and order handling efficiencies.
- Monitor demand patterns and manage supplier communication to expedite or de-expedite deliveries as needed.
- Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, and Quality teams to resolve shipment delays, receiving discrepancies, and non-conforming product issues.
- Communicate product availability updates and lifecycle management decisions to Marketing and Product Management.
- Support Accounts Payable in researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service levels, and waste reduction.
- Ensure full compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820) and KARL STORZ's Quality Management System.
What You Bring
- 4-6 years of experience in supply chain, supply planning, or a directly transferable field.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office Suite.
- Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable.
- Up to 10% travel required.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and transition fluidly between topics in a fast-paced environment.
- Above-average written and verbal communication skills across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Solid financial and business acumen with experience managing inventory investment and purchasing decisions.
Why KARL STORZ?
Lead a team of 7 exempt employees within a globally respected medical device organization, with broad decision-making authority across purchasing and inventory management. Join a collaborative culture built on quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement, with ongoing development opportunities across a dynamic, cross-functional supply chain environment.
Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next Manager, Supply Planning and help us build the future of MedTech together.
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Salary : $82,400 - $107,100