OrganOx has been transforming organ transplantation since 2008, leveraging groundbreaking normothermic machine perfusion technology in our flagship product, the OrganOx metra®. This technology helps preserve donor livers for up to 12 hours, in efforts to reduce organ discard rates and facilitate more successful transplants. We are an innovative, fast-paced global medical device company committed to improving transplantation outcomes. As part of our ongoing expansion in North America, we seek a motivated Demand Planner to join our team.
Position Summary
The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting OrganOx customer demand and developing demand plans leveraging various resources and data inputs to ensure inventory deliverables are met consistently and cost-effectively.Working under the supervision of the Director of Operations, North America, the Demand Planner is responsible for the monthly revenue and non-revenue demand plans and demand plan accuracy and plays a key role in the global Integrated Business Planning Process.Works in collaboration with the US Sales, Marketing, Field Service, Finance, Supply and Operations teams.
This role reports to the Director of Operations, North America and is located in our US offices in Madison, New Jersey.
Listed below are the major responsibilities of the role and a brief description of some of the key tasks to be performed. This list is not totally exhaustive.
Responsibilities
Under direction from the Director of Operations, North America the Demand Planner will be responsible for:
Developing demand plans for both revenue and non-revenue products across multiple time horizons
Reviewing historical sales trends and collects data from internal and external sources on factors known to affect demand
Managing the demand plan within the Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) process for US and North America Markets
Owning the monthly demand plan review meeting with all business partners
Closely interacting with sales, marketing, and operations to understand demand forecast drivers
Setting goals, with Finance, to balance carrying costs with service level goals, such as minimizing excess stock and avoiding stockouts
Assessing demand plan performance through monthly KPI reviews (forecast accuracy & error)
Developing and manages inventory KPIs
Working with supply chain team to optimize timing, order flow and inventory levels to maximize cash flow and inventory turnover
Collaborating with the operational buying team to review replenishment purchase orders (net requirements plan)
Obtaining information on occurrences that could impact demand like promotions and production delays
Providing input to the supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product life cycle (phase outs)
Coordinating cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances
Using and maintaining the demand planning software engine
Refining systems and methods to improve forecasts to better anticipate customer and business needs
Adhering to the letter and spirit of OrganOx's Code of Conduct and all other company policies
Skills and Experience
Forecasting and Demand Planning experience
ERP and demand planning engine/ software experience
Experience working cross-functionally with sales, buyers and planners
Excellent organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication (presentation) skills
Inventory management experience
Power BI skills preferred
Excellent rapport-building abilities
Advanced problem-solving capabilities
Extremely analytical, with the ability to pull key insights from large amounts of data
Keen business judgment
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field
2-6 years of related work experience as a demand planner
Experience using a demand engine ERP or software program
Power BI skills and strong presentation experience
Previous experience as a buyer is preferred
Excellent database and Excel skills
Knowledge of inventory metrics
Experience in an FDA regulated environment is a plus
Ability to travel <10%
Ability to sit for long periods of time working on a computer
A job description does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed by the job holder. Job holder will be required to follow any other job-related instruction as reasonably requested by their line manager or their designate.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At OrganOx, we value innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and passion. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work-life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.