Job description

Sr. Supply Planner (*Job Number:*
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SUP0100Y0 )
Primary Location
: US-IL-Chicago
Other Locations
: US-IL-Mundelein, US-IL-Northfield
*Description*
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It is a particularly exciting time to be a Sr. Supply Planner at Medline. The healthcare landscape is changing, and our customers are looking to us for solutions. As a Sr. Supply Planner you are responsible for any interactions with divisions, manufacturers, sales division, and customers regarding all issues service and inventory related. This includes, but not limited to, service issues, potential replacement options, inventory level discussions, forecasting, conversions to/from items, new DC set up, and all other topics that could affect Medline’s ability to service our customers.
What makes Supply Chain Analytics/Demand Planning different at Medline is we are a lean organization that looks for people who can take responsibility and make an immediate impact. You will be making million dollar decisions that impact the business that we service. Our leadership teams are passionate about their business and expect the same from you. Looking for visibility? You found it! If you are looking for ownership and a fast paced work environment, we’ve got it!
Make an impact at Medline! We are seeking a Sr. Supply Planner in the Inventory Management division located out of our corporate headquarters in Northfield, IL.
Job Summary
The role of the Sr.Supply Planner is to develop and execute an inventory plan for a portfolio of items based on demand, actual orders, network lead times and available inventory. Under limited supervision, the role will define the appropriate inventory levels and associated required capacity to optimize service, working capital and costs. This position is a key driver in ensuring finished goods availability by assuring adequate finished goods inventory is available to fulfill customer demand while minimizing inventory and supply chain costs.
Responsibilities

• Develop inventory plans by utilizing current demand inputs and collaborating with vendors, product divissions, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure inventory is managed according to vendor constraints and meets internal targets aligned with the business strategy
• Ensure appropriate execution of the inventory plan, either though collaboration with satellite buying teams or through direct purchase order placement in ERP systems
• Monitor and track inventory levels, service levels, surplus/obsolete inventory, vendor performance, and any other relevant KPIs to identify variance from goals. Use all available resources to analyze root causes and recommend possible actions to improve KPI results
• Independently analyze and initiate changes to supply chain master data elements impacting the supply plan, such as safety stock settings, lead times, network sourcing, etc
• Collaborate with product divisions to provide regular updates on inventory projections. Lead weekly supply review meetings to discuss supply shortages and recommend mitigation strategies. Escalate to leadership any issues that arise
• Coordinate with demand planning, deployment, transportation, warehousing, and customer service teams to address any changes to supply plan and solve any shortage scenarios that occur
• Initiate and lead process improvement projects to drive better efficiencies and yield improvement in KPIs

*Qualifications*
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Minimum Job Requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or related field

Work Experience

• At least 4 years related experience with Supply Planning, Materials Requirements Planning or related field. Experience using inventory or supply planning systems
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft business products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, others)
• Experience applying mathematical concepts such as algebra and probability and statistical inference to practical situations
• Ability to analyze data and clearly communicate results and recommended actions to various different levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders with differing opinions, and balance trade-offs while focusing on results

Preferred Job Requirements
Certification/Licensure

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification

Work Experience

• Previous experience using SAP and/or APO
• Knowledge of database application(s) such as Access or SQL
• Experience with BI or data visualization applications such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience in healthcare or medical supplies manufacturing or distribution

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

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