Sr Analyst, Buyer

Manage the Edwards EMEA THV product portfolio, ensuring optimal inventory levels and minimizing expired products, working with Customer Service, Sales Representative, Control Tower, Supply Chain Analysts, and Business Controllers & Accounting.
Support Business Operations and Supply Chain Management with the S&OP process (Forecast, Ad'hoc Analysis, launches scenarios, general inventory control, SWAPs, etc).
**How you will make an Impact**:

- Sales & Operation Planning:

- Generate a monthly Net Demand Forecast in alignment with the Sales Forecast and the Marketing, supported by adequate documentation.
- Prepare, engage, validate the Net Demand Forecast through the Sales Operation Planning process
- Play a key role in the Demand Forecast Process implementation & testing in JDA
- Launch, divestiture and transition management
- Create a toolkit, reports, KPI’s to facilitate follow up
- Supply Controlling:

- Prepare the Excess & Obsolete inventory monthly reserve
- Prepare & participate quarterly to the budget cycles (Demand, Inventory, Freight in/out; E&O)
- Provide regular analysis and reporting, including information on:
Backorders, Service levels (actual vs. plan). Inventory Value, Consignment levels, actual vs. plan
- Collaborate with logistics to identify opportunities for cost and service improvement for freight
- Minimize expired products
- Supply Planning:

- Contribute to new product launch planning, ensuring supply to support launch on time at budget
- Manage relations with Supply Chain counterparts around the globe
- Inventory Management:

- Continuously monitor inventory coverage development to achieve target levels and early shortages / backorders / excess inventory detection. Follow up and action when needed.
- Field inventory management, understand and follow up with the Control Tower / SC Analysts. (when applicable)
- Proactively communicate to management on delivery status, back order root causes (out of stocks), recovery details as required and communicate with the EMEA customer service
- Other Duties:

- Support action plans to minimize Excess & Obsolete Inventory
- Approve and follow up product movements in distribution network
- Contribute to new product launch planning, ensuring supply to support launch on time at budget
- Act as a back-up in case of absence of team members
- Incidental Duties

**What you will need**:
Bachelor's Degree 5 Years years experience of previous related experience Required and
**Other**: Experience in purchasing and/or production control Required and
**Other**: Experience working in a medical device and/or regulated industry Preferred
**What else we look for**:

- Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge and experience of Forecasting / Budget process a strong plus (minimum 3-5 years) preferably within an APS environment (JDA, Manugistics, APO, etc )
- Strong analytical and statistical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Result oriented. Accurate.
- Advanced skills in data analysis utilizing MS Excel and possibly QlikView
- Capability to work independently and in a geographically dispersed team
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Adaptability — Ability to react to change in an efficient manner
- Prioritization — Ability to establish a hierarchy of importance to a number of tasks or needs and to organize work accordingly
- 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

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in Spain also offers the following benefits:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
Flexible working hours, remote working
Pension plan
Life Insurance
Medical plan
Meal Vouchers
Service Awards
Enhanced Leave benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
ComprehensiveWellness programme including gym membership reimbursement, fresh fruit in theoffice, yoga lessons, subsidized massages, mindfulness sessions, educational events, charity activities and much more.
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