Demand/Supply Planner I
Company: Werfen
Location: Bedford
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewWerfen Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide
developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic
instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data
management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent
clinical laboratories. The Company's business lines include
Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as
Original Equipment Manufacturing. Our success comes from a specific
focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to
customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're
passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most
valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and
enhance patient care. Our North American Commercial Operations, as
well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and
Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA. Our Headquarters
and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San
Diego, CA. Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and
Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center
for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA. Position
Summary:Follows agreed upon process to plan and control inventory
of finished goods for warehouses/distribution centers to meet sales
and distribution demand. Analyzes inventory levels, planned
production, and sales forecast. Develops/maintains inputs to
computerized inventory management system. ResponsibilitiesKey
Accountabilities:
- Under limited supervision, plans and coordinates inventory
replenishment with strategic partners; requisites purchase orders
and interplant orders; analyzes inventory levels and inventory
positioning to ensure compliance
- Responsible for meeting annual goals for inventory levels of
finished goods product
- Projects and minimizes scrap exposure by identifying issues and
proposing solutions
- Coordinates shipments to strategic partners, including drop
shipments, replenishment, and lot management. Monitors forecast and
safety stock levels, and adjusts accordingly. Maintains frequent
communications with strategic partners on a variety of subjects,
including order information, recalls, and shipping issues.
- Reviews stocking orders with strategic partners for product
availability and scheduled ship dates.
- Allocates shelf life products for shipment to ensure that they
satisfy the contract minimum dating requirement. Projects monthly
shipments to strategic partners in terms of products, quantities,
and dollars. Coordinates shipments with Werfen shipping
operations.
- Develops and maintains inputs to computerized inventory
management Reviews and adjusts forecast information. Communicates
with marketing, manufacturing, and distribution to introduce new
products into inventory.
- Prepares and distributes numerous weekly/monthly status reports
relating to backorders, reagent planning, and similar Performs
other related duties as assigned.Internal Networking/Key
Relationships:
- Key process related stakeholders, Sales, Marketing, Customer
Service, Distribution, Finance, Logistics and Plant
Operations.Skills & Capabilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work well with diverse groups of people
- Courtesy and tact to ensure effective and efficient solutions.
QualificationsMin Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- 3 to 5 years of working knowledge of inventory management
practices and procedures, material planning, and distribution
systems; certification from Association for Supply Chain Management
(ASCM) or other forecasting certification preferred.
- Familiar with Demand Planning and the Sales and Operations
Planning Process in a mixed distribution and direct to
customer
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Statistics, Industrial
Engineering or Economics, or equivalent work experience
- Experience working with products controlled by shelf life
- A minimum of 3 (three) years' experience in similar/preparatory
work required
- Previous experience with computerized inventory and
distribution management systems, preferably SAP
- Proficiency with computers, including spreadsheet, database,
and word processing programs.International Mobility:
- Required: noTravel Requirements:
- Travel 10-15% at times
- If you are interested in constantly learning and being
challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume
or CV. Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer We operate directly in over
30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through
distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more
than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
www.werfen.com
Keywords: Werfen, Cambridge , Demand/Supply Planner I, Professions , Bedford, Massachusetts
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