Supply Chain Planner 1- SCALE Rotational Program

Boston Scientific is a leader in medical science committed to solving important health industry challenges. They are seeking a Supply Chain Planner for their SCALE Rotational Program, which is designed to develop high-potential supply chain talent through structured rotations across various supply chain functions.

Responsibilities

• Review statistically generated forecasts with Marketing and Global Supply Chain team and contribute to consensus forecast creation
• Review Multi-Echelon Inventory Safety stock targets and approve changes, noting input elements resulting in change
• Work with Global Marketing, Country Demand Planning, and Country Operations groups to identify all known demand sources (customer orders, scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.)
• Maintain forecasts by meeting monthly with Product Managers reviewing past performance and future forecast (Marketing Handshake)
• New Product Launch Management Primary or backup Core Team Member for Supply Chain on New Product Development Team
• Develop launch plans, including forecasts, inventory targets, cannibalization plans, and introduction schedules with support from supply chain team members
• Execute launch workbooks and prepare distribution chain for product launch
• Contribute to the development of inventory plans
• Establish inventory targets (MEIO)
• Monitor inventory performance to plan and targets
• Management of expired, excess, and obsolescence reserves
• Allocate inventory to regions in short supply situations
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly planning processes utilizing Rapid Response (Advanced Planning System)
• Manage global demand signal for manufacturing (net requirements)
• Monitor manufacturing execution (Schedule Adherence)
• Provide inventory analysis
• Proactively manage service level exceptions and backorders
• Contribute to monthly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SI&OP) Process
• Review demand & supply balance; provide input if balance is not adequate

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization
• 0-1 years of prior experience (or similar through internships/co-ops) in manufacturing planning, inventory control, or demand forecasting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relational database tools
• Working knowledge of DRP, MRP, and MPS planning systems
• Experience with ERP systems, such as SAP
• Experience with advanced planning tools, such as RapidResponse
• Exposure to just-in-time (JIT) practices in a manufacturing environment
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives, including Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Proven ability to adapt to change and drive results in evolving environments, with strong skills in change management, analysis, and problem-solving
• Prior internship experience with Boston Scientific

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