Global Supply Planning Specialist

The Global Supply Planning Specialist focuses on global Distribution & Requirement Planning, Inventory Management, and Order Chain Processing for a dedicated portfolio of Straumann Group's oral care products and services.

As part of the Global Supply Planning team, the Global Supply Planning Specialist is responsible and accountable for delivering competitive service levels, while meeting inventory targets, through agile and pragmatic prioritization depending on business needs and impact, through smart, exception-based planning and inventory management, through a meticulous execution of standardized planning tasks, and use of available tools and reports.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

The Global Supply Planning Specialist performs a broad range of operational & tactical tasks, that may include, but are not limited to:

•    set up, maintain, monitor, and analyze master & transactional data, related to the centralized operational planning of finished goods short and mid term, as such ensuring reliable and efficient material and document flows, identifying and preventing constraints as to ensure supply continuity and deliver the expected service while meeting inventory targets in Straumann Group's global distribution network.

•    assess and release purchase orders (MRP job-based or manual) to suppliers worldwide, track and monitor resulting global make-to-stock/make-to-order replenishments in the global distribution network.

•    compile accurate procurement plans for internal & external Manufacturing, to support capacity reservation for consistent and continuous short to mid-term supply.

•    act as the single point of contact, and communicate effectively, to internal & external stakeholders, local and global, for the designated portfolio, regarding short-term product availability and management of events that impact regular supply.

•    translate demand plans, disaggregated to level, into operational MRP-driven planning, while making optimal use of available planning parameters, tools, and system functionalities.

•    establish close collaboration and continuous exchange, both within, as well as beyond the E2E Supply Chain organization, with Regional and Global Demand Planning, Regional/Country Supply Chain & Customer Service, International Distribution, Warehousing, internal & external Manufacturing, Purchasing, Regulatory, Product Management, Dental Services Organizations, and regional/country Sales and Marketing.

•    Support, contribute and drive continuous improvement projects within the E&E Supply Chain Department to optimize a.o. planning parameters, processes and process stability, order chain flows, reports, and communication channels.

•    adhere to and improve planning processes, establish and document new planning processes and maintain process documentation for planning relevant tasks, activities, and procedures.

•    gain expert knowledge, allowing to coach and train peers.

•    travel occasionally (up to 10%) to meet and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, as per business needs.

Requirements

Education and expertise

To set up for success in this role, the following education and expertise are recommended:

•    Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university.

•    minimum 5 years of professional experience in an international Supply Chain role (Planning, Manufacturing, Distribution, or Logistics), ideally in a highly regulated industry such as Pharma, Medical Devices, Life Sciences, or Chemical.

•    fluent in English, any other language is an asset.

•    hands-on with Supply Chain related software and tools, proficient with SAP and MS Office applications.

•    working experience with SAP SD & MM modules, BI Reporting, Demand Driven MRP.

•    APICS (CPIM) certification.

Personal Attributes and Skills 

To succeed even more in the role, the following attributes and skills will help:

•    impersonate and advocate a centralized, yet global role and connect with all stakeholders at various hierarchical levels within an international organization.

•    outstanding team player and coach, who appreciates a dynamic, multicultural working environment where inclusion is put into practice and diversity is valued.

•    capable of multitasking on complex topics, with fast-changing priorities, depending on business impact and timeline commitments.

•    curious, agile, proactive, receptive to changes, and eager to learn, as embedded in Straumann Group's Player-Learner culture mindset.

•    aptitude to take initiative and ownership, with proactive and problem solving mindset: get stuff done.

•    effective and concise communicator, adapted to the recipient/audience.

•    self-motivated and highly independent.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time 

Alternative Locations: Spain : Madrid || Germany : Freiburg 

Travel Percentage: 0 - 10% 

Requisition ID: 19613