Supply Chain Planner-APAC,Gurgaon

Job Description

Careers that Change Lives

• This position will be directly responsible for the Supply Planning and Inventory Management activities for the assigned operating unit/region. The APAC Planning Intelligent Hub together will work together with the COE will develop and align Planning strategies and innovations in close collaboration with the APAC Supply Chain Leadership, Global Supply Chain as well as Business Groups and Finance to develop best in class solutions and processes to our supply chain to provide our customers with the best experience possible.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for ensuring on-time and optimum supply of inventory in the APAC sub-regions and subsequent timely replenishment of inventory to spoke DCs and external customers so as to meet and exceed revenue commitments.
• Develop and maintain finished goods inventory targets by SKU based on service level objectives, forecast error, and replenishment lead times.
• Minimize working capital costs by identifying opportunities to decrease finished goods inventory while delivering against service level objectives.
• Work closely with regional and global Supply Chain functions and other functions (as needed) to support all new product launches and product transitions while achieving performance targets on service level, working capital, and SOGL.
• Provide analysis of key KPI s and financial data to identify performance and cost improvement opportunities and execute on those initiatives.
• Work with the Global teams to address plant-related issues affecting product supply in a timely manner. Responsible for implementing an effective structure/mechanism to collaborate with global, regional and local stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other functions within the APAC Planning COE so as to deliver on the initiatives and goals of the APAC Planning COE and the Planning Intelligent Hub
• Identify and manage improvements in line with the Planning Strategy for APAC that is aligned with the Global Supply Chain strategies and supports the APAC sub-regions to obtain excellence in perfect order fulfilment, cost leverage and sustained productivity, collaborative & innovative strategic partnerships and continuous process improvements.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

Must Have-Minimum Requirements

• Preferred 1 to 3 years experience in Supply Planning ( M.ba from premium B school)
• Experience in Medical Device/ Pharma Industry would be preferred
• Lean, Six Sigma green or black belt certification is a bonus.
• SAP/ERP knowledge and experience would be required
• Effective and seasoned working in a matrix organization and multi-level stakeholder management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in English, both written and orally, to wide variety of audiences

Nice to haves:

• Demonstrated track record of working with teams within complex, global, matrix organizations with a significant number of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and business acumen. Sound judgment utilized; takes into account all relevant factors and information
• Self-driven, resourceful and results-oriented
• Demonstrated initiative through problem-solving and system thinking

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.ABOUT MEDTRONICTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.Additional Information

• Posting Date: Nov 29, 2021
• Travel: No

, Careers that Change Lives

• This position will be directly responsible for the Supply Planning and Inventory Management activities for the assigned operating unit/region. The APAC Planning Intelligent Hub together will work together with the COE will develop and align Planning strategies and innovations in close collaboration with the APAC Supply Chain Leadership, Global Supply Chain as well as Business Groups and Finance to develop best in class solutions and processes to our supply chain to provide our customers with the best experience possible.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for ensuring on-time and optimum supply of inventory in the APAC sub-regions and subsequent timely replenishment of inventory to spoke DCs and external customers so as to meet and exceed revenue commitments.
• Develop and maintain finished goods inventory targets by SKU based on service level objectives, forecast error, and replenishment lead times.
• Minimize working capital costs by identifying opportunities to decrease finished goods inventory while delivering against service level objectives.
• Work closely with regional and global Supply Chain functions and other functions (as needed) to support all new product launches and product transitions while achieving performance targets on service level, working capital, and SOGL.
• Provide analysis of key KPI s and financial data to identify performance and cost improvement opportunities and execute on those initiatives.
• Work with the Global teams to address plant-related issues affecting product supply in a timely manner. Responsible for implementing an effective structure/mechanism to collaborate with global, regional and local stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other functions within the APAC Planning COE so as to deliver on the initiatives and goals of the APAC Planning COE and the Planning Intelligent Hub
• Identify and manage improvements in line with the Planning Strategy for APAC that is aligned with the Global Supply Chain strategies and supports the APAC sub-regions to obtain excellence in perfect order fulfilment, cost leverage and sustained productivity, collaborative & innovative strategic partnerships and continuous process improvements.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.

Must Have-Minimum Requirements

• Preferred 1 to 3 years experience in Supply Planning ( M.ba from premium B school)
• Experience in Medical Device/ Pharma Industry would be preferred
• Lean, Six Sigma green or black belt certification is a bonus.
• SAP/ERP knowledge and experience would be required
• Effective and seasoned working in a matrix organization and multi-level stakeholder management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in English, both written and orally, to wide variety of audiences

Nice to haves:

• Demonstrated track record of working with teams within complex, global, matrix organizations with a significant number of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and business acumen. Sound judgment utilized; takes into account all relevant factors and information
• Self-driven, resourceful and results-oriented
• Demonstrated initiative through problem-solving and system thinking

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers.ABOUT MEDTRONICTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.Additional Information

• Posting Date: Nov 29, 2021
• Travel: No

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Keyskills :
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