Highridge Medical creates the world's most innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to MIS to Bone Healing to Core Spine. Working at Highridge Medical is not just work. Life at Highridge Medical is purpose driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless coordination of demand planning, forecasting, and activities.. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to optimize our supply chain processes.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Must have previous demand planning experience using statistical methods and software.
Must be familiar with a standard demand planning cycle, demand consensus review, etc.
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and other relevant departments to gather demand forecasts and market insights.
Partner with finance to ensure demand plan alignments with financial growth targets by brand.
Works to improve the set forecasting process for EMEA region.
Utilize historical data, market trends, and predictive analytics to generate accurate demand forecasts.
Monitor and evaluate the accuracy of demand forecasts, adjusting as necessary to minimize forecast errors.
Facilitate regular meetings to review demand and supply planning updates, address concerns, and align strategies.
Participate in the implementation and enhancement of supply chain planning tools and software.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)
Experience with statistical forecast software required (Forecast Pro is a plus, but other relevant software will be accepted).
Medical Device experience a plus.
Familiar with regular demand planning process with marketing reviews, DCR, county review, etc.
Proficient experience with data management and analysis in Microsoft Excel is critical.
Experience with MS Office applications, Power BI and Smartsheet is required.
Excellent communication skills and must be goal oriented.
Must be able to understand various warehouse, inventory, and planning data.
Basic inventory management approaches (working capital tracking, turns, DOH) and financial reporting skills needed.
Must be able to professionally present information orally or in written format.
Must be able to work in time critical and at times, high stress environment.
Must be able to successfully work alone or in team setting.
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or related field
5+ years of proven experience in supply chain, demand forecasting, and inventory management required.
Experience in using supply chain planning software and tools.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and leverage data for decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative mindset with the capability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.