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Manager, Supply Planning

KARL STORZ Endovision Inc

Auburn, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$82,400–$107,100 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Business Skills, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Demand Generation, FDA Requirements, Inventory Management, Investment Management, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Plan, Medical Equipment, Medical Organizations, Microsoft Excel, Multicultural, Multitasking, Office Suites, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Product Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Management, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Auburn, MA
POSTED
23 days ago

Manager, Supply Planning Supply Chain | Inventory & Vendor Management

Drive service excellence and supply chain performance for a global leader in medical innovation.

Pay range: $82,400 - $107,100

KARL STORZ is seeking a Manager of Supply Planning to lead finished goods supply planning activities across our active product portfolio. In this high-impact role, youll guide a team of Buyer/Planners to maintain optimal stock coverage, deliver the highest level of customer service, and meet the companys inventory and financial goals - ensuring the Right Product is in the Right Place, at the Right Time, at the Right Cost.

What Youll Do

  • Collaborate with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to develop aligned demand and supply plans
  • Recruit, hire, and develop a team of Buyer/Planners, fostering continuous growth and skill development
  • Oversee purchase order creation with suppliers, factoring in lead times, volume discounts, and order handling efficiencies
  • Monitor demand patterns and manage supplier communication to expedite or de-expedite deliveries as needed
  • Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, and Quality teams to resolve shipment delays, receiving discrepancies, and non-conforming product issues
  • Communicate product availability updates and lifecycle management decisions to Marketing and Product Management
  • Support Accounts Payable in researching and resolving invoice discrepancies
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service levels, and waste reduction
  • Ensure full compliance with FDA regulations (21CFR820) and KARL STORZs Quality Management System

What You Bring

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and transition fluidly between topics in a fast-paced environment
  • Above-average written and verbal communication skills across cross-functional and multicultural teams
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office Suite
  • Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable
  • Solid financial and business acumen with experience managing inventory investment and purchasing decisions

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience in supply chain, supply planning, or a directly transferable field
  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline preferred
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
  • Up to 10% travel required

Why Join KARL STORZ?

  • Lead a team of 7 exempt employees within a globally respected medical device organization
  • Broad decision-making authority across purchasing and inventory management
  • A collaborative culture built on quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement
  • Ongoing development opportunities across a dynamic, cross-functional supply chain environment

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KARL STORZ Endovision Inc