Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Supply Chain Planner

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Duration: 4 Months

Pay Range: Competitive bid (~$40–$47/hr.)

Position Summary

In this exciting role as a Sr. Supply Chain Planner, you will be responsible for efficiently managing the supply of Cardiac Ablation Solution products. The primary focus is ensuring product availability, meeting inventory targets, and supporting flawless new product launches. This role operates in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and supports the department’s strategic goals with limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and implement long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity and production location decisions aligned with business goals.
• Serve as a key participant in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) cycles, managing long-term capacity planning and short-term scenario planning.
• Identify and escalate exceptions for review, providing potential solutions and recommendations.
• Perform Master Data cleanup, planning system maintenance, optimization, and governance of standards.
• Create and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Collaborate with Planning and Contract Manufacturing/OEM teams for Monthly Planning Handshake/SIOP, forecast and capacity reviews, and Monthly and Quarterly Operations Reviews.
• Manage the supply chain to achieve and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) related to:
• Service levels
• Net requirement attainment
• Inventory levels and inventory weeks
• Backorder dollars
• Partner cross-functionally with regions, DRP teams, Customer Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Sourcing, Marketing, and Distribution to improve communication and streamline processes.
• Own documentation processes, ensuring accuracy, deployment, and use as the single source of truth.

Qualifications

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and statistical skills.
• Experience in purchasing, forecasting, and supplier management.
• Proven ability to manage projects and work effectively within teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Six Sigma, Lean, and DMAIC expertise.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA-regulated environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to business stakeholders.

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