Global Supply Chain Planning Manager - Neuromodulation

Global Supply Chain Planning Manager - Neuromodulation

Work mode: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s): Valencia, CA, US, 91355

Additional Location(s): US-MN-Arden Hills

About the Role

At Boston Scientific, the Global Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible for worldwide inventory and supply chain performance for their franchise. The leader will possess the skills and aptitude required to lead a team and provide cross functional supply chain support to key stakeholders (Marketing, Regional Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sustaining Engineering, Distribution). They will demonstrate a high level of decision-making skills and will have the ability to work autonomously. This role is a part of the Neuromodulation GSC Planning team and will manage the GSC Planning team supporting the Radio Frequency Ablation Franchise. Boston Scientific's Neuromodulation (NM) division develops implantable technologies to treat chronic pain and neurological disorders. NM portfolio includes spinal cord stimulation and deep brain stimulation therapies designed to improve patient outcomes.

Your Responsibilities Include:

Demand Planning

• Lead SI&OP process for the business and drive the decision-making process.
• Coordinate base & high-side forecasting plans related to the Franchise products.
• Manage and provide work direction to Global Supply Chain Planners
• Review statistically generated forecasts with Marketing and Finance and drive for consensus forecast creation.
• Review Safety stock targets and approve changes, noting input elements resulting in change.
• Work with Global Marketing, Country Demand Planning, and Country Operations groups to identify all known demand sources (customer orders, scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.)

New Product Launch Management

• Core Team Member for Supply Chain on New Product Development Team
• Develop launch plans, including forecasts, inventory targets, cannibalization plans, and introduction schedules with support of stakeholders.
• Lead Launch Adherence meeting cadence & coordination, execute launch workbooks and prepare distribution chain for product launch.
• Provide leadership on coordination of supply activities during product launch execution.

Inventory Management

• Lead the development of inventory plans including inventory reduction projects.
• Diagnose excesses to inventory objectives and develop plan to remediate; calculate and report on EE&O
• Lead process for divisional managing and reporting of component Last Time Buy and Finished Good inventory buffer activities for regulatory or other events.
• Effectively drive inventory management between version changes, UPN run-outs, and geographic-specific buffers.

Supply Chain Execution

• Function as key member of the Franchise Leadership Team responsible for service level, inventory levels, and overall coordination of supply chain
• Achieve KPI Metrics: Service Level/Backorder; Inventory; Forecast Accuracy/Bias; Healthy Stock and Inventory charges.
• Drive execution of end-to-end supply chain by supporting the planning processes utilizing Rapid Response (Advanced Planning System)
• Diagnose service level failures, develop mitigation plans, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Management Requirements

• Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
• Will lead a team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals; guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g., federal/country, and regulatory requirements)

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management and related field/equivalent work experience
• 7+ years' experience in supply chain planning, materials management, manufacturing planning or inventory control function
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, or mentor others.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to successfully interact and influence at all levels of the organization both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to take initiative and lead projects independently with a strategic mindset
• Consistently performs to a high level of accuracy in all tasks, high level of attention to detail.
• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to accept new ideas, processes, and procedures.
• Analytical critical thinking skills and able to make efficient decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience utilizing Rapid Response or other Advance Planning Systems
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Continuous improvement experience including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
• MBA or Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field