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Senior Global Supply Chain Inventory & Planning Analyst Billerica, MA
Quanterix is revolutionizing biomarker analysis to advance precision health, leveraging Simoa technology for ultra-sensitive protein detection. This transformative technology aims to enable earlier disease detection, better prognoses, and precise treatments, with goal of significantly improving quality of life and longevity. We are on a mission to change the way in which healthcare is provided by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the continuum from health to disease.
To make this vision a reality, we brought together the most experienced management team, renowned scientists, industry leading investors and expert advisors from around the globe to, to form a collaborative ecosystem, united through the common goal of advancing the science of precision health.
Role Summary
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Sr. Global Supply Chain Inventory & Planning Analyst to join our team. This position will be part of our Supply Chain Operations team, responsible for a variety of activities including data driven planning, inventory optimization, and management of the global supply chain. This role ensures the proper service, inventory and cost by leveraging analytics, improving planning processes, and partnering cross functionally throughout the organization. In addition, this role will perform Supply Chain/Operations analytics for the business.
What You’ll Do
Our Technology
From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix’s ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.
Our Commitment To Employees
At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.
Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards
Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change
Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments
Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.
We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!
Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.
Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Quanterix is revolutionizing biomarker analysis to advance precision health, leveraging Simoa technology for ultra-sensitive protein detection. This transformative technology aims to enable earlier disease detection, better prognoses, and precise treatments, with goal of significantly improving quality of life and longevity. We are on a mission to change the way in which healthcare is provided by giving researchers the ability to closely examine the continuum from health to disease.
To make this vision a reality, we brought together the most experienced management team, renowned scientists, industry leading investors and expert advisors from around the globe to, to form a collaborative ecosystem, united through the common goal of advancing the science of precision health.
Role Summary
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Sr. Global Supply Chain Inventory & Planning Analyst to join our team. This position will be part of our Supply Chain Operations team, responsible for a variety of activities including data driven planning, inventory optimization, and management of the global supply chain. This role ensures the proper service, inventory and cost by leveraging analytics, improving planning processes, and partnering cross functionally throughout the organization. In addition, this role will perform Supply Chain/Operations analytics for the business.
What You’ll Do
- Supply and inventory planning
- Responsible to develop and lead global inventory strategies, the translation of demand forecast into supply planning models, including safety stock, reorder point and lot sizing optimization for reagents, instruments, and consumables.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance service targets and scrap/obsolescence reduction
- Analyze demand and supply variability to continuously refine planning parameters within the planning model (currently excel driven) and ERP system to meet customer demand / forecasts
- Lead production planning and procurement planning to ensure material availability and continuity of supply for both reagents, instruments and consumables
- Responsible for creating work orders and manage the production schedule for manufacturing and kitting operations teams
- May be responsible to maintain and update bills of materials in the ERP system as needed.
- Data & Analytics
- Analyze historical demand, shipment trends, and forecast performance to predict inventory levels and identify risks and opportunities in the global supply chain plan
- Build and maintain reporting on key KPIs such an on-time delivery in full, safety stock performance, backorder, and cycle time
- Prepare analysis and reports regarding production status, forecasts, and delivery health to leadership
- Develop models and tools to improve planning accuracy, decision making using tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau
- Cross functional collaboration
- Align with manufacturing and procurement on supply constraints, lead times, and capacity planning
- Understand supply chain constraints and coordinate activities with manufacturing to ensure all resources are exercised and escalated for solution if any supply chain gap exists
- Support S&OP process and provide data and analysis to support the presentation to leadership
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
- 8 years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or inventory management
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel (required); experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Syteline, Netsuite, Oracle)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
- Knowledge of supply chain concepts (forecasting, safety stock, lead times, service levels)
- Excellent organizational, record keeping and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within cross-functional teams as well as be a team player.
- Possess ability to learn and master complicated concepts quickly and comfortably.
- Able to generate high quality data under tight deadlines.
- Have a collaborative and proactive approach to resolving issues.
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong computer and database skills.
- Must be available to be on-site
- A hybrid work schedule may become an option once fully trained and approved by manager
Our Technology
From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix’s ultrasensitive biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of Quantification (LoQ). Our industry-leading precision instruments, digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator laboratory have supported research that advances disease understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology, cardiology, and infectious disease.
Our Commitment To Employees
At Quanterix, our values are based on: Team, Innovation, Customer and Owner.
Team: Challenge assumptions, not the person. Respect diversity of thought and hold ourselves to lofty standards
Innovation: Stay curious, experiment, create and change
Customer: Prioritize and celebrate these pioneers by doing our best to deliver on commitments
Owner: Act with high integrity and in the best interest of Quanterix. Take measured risks and learn from their success and failures.
We reward and recognize our employees by offering competitive compensation and a 401k plan with employer match, as well as competitive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. We also offer an unlimited vacation policy to all exempt employees, and a generous PTO policy for non-exempt employees. All employees are eligible for equity, employee stock purchase plan, a performance bonus, and 1:1 financial counseling/planning. We also offer Tuition Assistance. We have a free, state-of-the-art onsite fitness center for all employees. To keep you fueled up, we provide onsite employees free snacks and drinks every day!
Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Quanterix is committed to a Diverse and Inclusive workplace. We strive to recruit candidates who will bring inclusive mindsets and contribute to our values.
Quanterix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Quanterix will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.