Supply Chain Planner I - Peripheral Intervention - Interventional Oncology & Embolization Franchise

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Supply Chain Planner I – Peripheral Intervention – Interventional Oncology & Embolization Franchise 
 

Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota 

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office three days per week. 
Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time. 
 

About the Role:  

At Boston Scientific, the Supply Chain Planner I is responsible for the demand planning activities required to meet customer needs, marketing requirements, and service level objectives. This role will specifically support the Interventional Oncology & Embolization Franchise, in the Peripheral Intervention Division. They will support, monitor, and maintain finished goods inventory levels and system integrity. This person will possess the skills and aptitude required to plan product lines and provide cross-functional supply chain support. This person will demonstrate analytical and decision-making skills and can work autonomously. 

  

Your Responsibilities Include:  
 

Demand Planning/Scheduling 

• Review and maintain statistically generated forecasts with GSCM and Marketing 

• Review replenishment targets and approve changes, noting input elements resulting in change 

• Work with Global Marketing, International Demand Planning, and Country Operations groups to identify all known demand sources (customer orders, scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.) 

• Process improvement: working across functions to improve current processes that drive increased service levels, reduced inventory, and efficient internal processes 

 

Inventory Management 

• Contribute to the development of inventory plans/targets 

• Monitor inventory performance to plan and targets 

• Support expired/excess/obsolescence processes 

• Allocate inventory to regions in short supply situations 

 

Supply Chain Execution 

• Support daily/weekly/monthly planning processes 

• Maintain global forecasts (Marketing Handshake) 

• Manage net requirements 

• Monitor manufacturing execution (Manufacturing Handshake) 

• Provide inventory analysis 

 

Support the SI&OP Process 

 

Achieve Performance Metrics 

• Service Level/Backorder 

• Forecast Accuracy 

• Inventory 

• Finished Goods Scrap 

   

What We’re Looking For:  
 

Required Qualifications:  

• Four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Materials Management, or related field 

• Prior experience (or similar through internships/co-ops) in a manufacturing planning, inventory control function, demand forecasting function, or similar  

• Strong skills utilizing software programs as Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint <