Overview

Job Summary

ln charge of inventory planning in distribution centers and local hubs to cover demand of IVD markets under his/her responsibility, maximizing service level and minimizing stocks and costs related to transportation and scrap.

He/She will report to the Supply Planning Manager

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects.

• Develop requirements and standards relating to data analysis.

• Applies different procurement strategies based on both businesses and suppliers.

• Actively follows and participates on the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) process

• Maintains and updates fields in the SAP's part master used for inventory planning and purchasing purposes.

• Creates purchase orders and requisitions in SAP, ensuring supplier's compliance with regards to quantities ordered and lead-times.

• Guarantees material arriving to Distribution Centers complies with defined expiration and lead-time policies.

• Collaborate with IT departments to implement effective systems.

• Prepares and presents comprehensive reports and statistics to Senior Management.

• Reviews inventory and expiration levels through KPl’s to estimate potential utilization.

• Identifies current and potential shortages, develops, and executes recovery, and advises interested parties of status and recovery plans.

• Keeps a constant interaction with Distribution, Customer Service, Sales,



Marketing and QA ' standardizes procedures and tools avoiding parallel processes.

• Adds creative insights and contributes to priority projects.

Networking/Key relationships

This position requires interaction and collaboration with Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Controlling and Business partners.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Degree in Engineering, Economics or Business Administration.

• At least 3 years of experience in a planning role.

• At least 3 years of experience dealing with national and international suppliers.

• Acumen of logistics and supply chain principles.

• Knowledge of computer applications, Microsoft Office, and Sap R3.

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Proven ability playing with numbers and data.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize issues and projects.

• Strong problem-solving.

• Analytical and methodological viewpoint.

• Capable to exercise independent judgment within general policy guidelines.

• Team player and ability to work with other departments.

• Innovative and out-of-the-box mindset.

Travel requirements:

5-10%

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Required Skill Profession

Business Operations Specialists

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