Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning

Job Description:

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Global Supply Chain team plays a central part in ensuring our products are delivered to patients with cardiovascular disease and critical care needs. You’ll partner cross-functionally with manufacturing operations and sales teams, delivering thoughtful solutions to complex challenges all while developing your knowledge of the medical device industry. Whether your work includes strategic inventory planning, labeling, warehouse management, material handling, or any of our other supply chain opportunities, you will be making a meaningful contribution to our team and to patients all over the world.

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain will lead the demand and supply planning of Finished Goods required to support Customer Demand and New Product Introduction for THV business. Coordinate shipment and distribution of finished goods.

How you will make an impact:

• Manage and oversee the work of assigned team in demand forecast, master scheduling and distribution planning of finished product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products within BU

• Create planning forecasts for product lines with increased complexity while ensuring customer service levels meet corporate objectives within inventory guidelines with financial relevance

• Identify, validate and implement processes and process improvements (e.g., supply planning, demand forecasting, inventory forecasting/targeting, capacity planning and S&OP) within assigned value stream that align with key business strategies

• Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department

• Identify risk, develop and lead in the implementation of supply chain strategies within assigned value stream which may include negotiations with internal and external parties

• Manage activities with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables. Identify risk, develop mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolve issues, action item follow up, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams

• Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles

• Lead in the execution of strategic initiatives

• Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required):
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and relevant experience in planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and/or materials management

• Demonstrated track record in people management
What else we look for (Preferred):

• Master's Degree in a related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience in planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and/or materials management

• Experience working in a regulated

• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Proven expertise in both Microsoft Office Suite and related systems including JDE, Advanced Planning Systems
• Proven expertise in analysis and data management
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Expert understanding of supply chain procedures while addressing issues with impact beyond own team based on knowledge of related disciplines
• Expert understanding of related aspects of planning, purchasing, and logistics processes and/or systems
• Knowledge of financial mechanism that relates to planning, purchasing, and logistics
• Expert understanding of planning concepts and requirements (e.g., CRP (Capacity Requirement Planning), Master Scheduling, Forecasting, Inventory Forecasting, E&O, MRP (Material Requirements Plan), Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP))
• Expert understanding of Sales, Inventory and Operating Planning (SIOP or S&OP)
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned team and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of planning, purchasing, and logistics to the business
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Frequently interacts with customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between cross-functional teams and the company; often leads a cooperative effort among members of a project team
• Participate and present at meetings with internal and external representatives
• Resolve operational and scheduling issues
• Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
• Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
• Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
• Support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $115,000 to $163,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.