What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Supply Planning position at KARL STORZ North America?
Supply Chain | Inventory & Vendor Management
Drive service excellence and supply chain performance for a global leader in medical innovation.
Pay range: $82,400 - $107,100
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.
What You'll Do
Drive service excellence and supply chain performance for a global leader in medical innovation.
Pay range: $82,400 - $107,100
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.
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 (21CFR820) and KARL STORZ's Quality Management System
- 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
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office Suite
- Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable
- Solid financial and business acumen with experience managing inventory investment and purchasing decisions
- 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
- Up to 10% travel required
- Lead a team of 7 exempt employees within a globally respected medical device organization
- Broad decision-making authority across purchasing and inventory management
- A collaborative culture built on quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement
- Ongoing development opportunities across a dynamic, cross-functional supply chain environment
Salary : $82,400 - $107,100