Inventory Planner

Summary:
Nipro Canada is a long-standing customer focused company providing healthcare products and development in the global healthcare market. We are committed to delivering innovative, high quality and value-added solutions to improve patient care. This fundamental objective leads us to develop cutting-edge products that are not only safe for the medical provider but are manufactured to allevi
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ate discomfort of the patient.
Essential Functions:
• Create item level and product line forecasts from market demand requirements in multiple facilities
• Optimize stock holding levels within the total supply chain by managing key planning parameters and end to end processes (lead times, MOQ, supply reliability, demand variability, service objectives, etc.)
• Issue new purchase orders for inventory replenishment at various warehouses. Escalate any constraints of demand greater than capacity as required.
• Maintain item master min/max and lead times in ERP system for optimal inventory planning
• Responsible for inventory balancing including inter-company warehouse transfers
• Develop strong, professional working relationships with all international factories and contacts
• Work closely with Sales and Customer Service on Account Management activities and projects
• 3PL and distribution center daily activities including, but not limited to, data entry, inventory control, and troubleshooting of issues
• Responsible for the minimization and reduction of slow moving, short dated, and obsolete inventory
• Develop, support, and participate in the SIOP process (sales inventory operations planning)
• Take initiative to identify opportunities and to implement continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the end-to-end supply chain system
• Support as needed to business plan (budget), capacity management and related projects
• Actively involved in planning and supporting new business opportunities, product introductions, system implementations and updates, conducting studies and executing logistics/network solutions
• Responsible for cadence reporting and distribution of specific daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Responsible for possible consignment and VMI activities for selected customers or product lines
Travel Required:
Minimal
Education & Certification Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Planning or related Supply Chain position
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
• Strong ERP knowledge and experience with Epicor, SAP, or equivalent system
• Strong analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills with high attention to detail
• Medical device or regulated industry experience preferred
• Manufacturing and/or Distribution experience preferred
• Excellent, professional written and verbal communication
• Experience & Required Skills:
• ERP System experience (Epicor, SAP or similar system acceptable)
• MRP, DRP and Forecasting modules
• Item Master & Purchase Info Record (setup, maintenance)
• Purchase Order (and Purchase Requisitions)
• Inventory Management
• Customer Orders (detailed inquiry and reporting ability)
• Demonstrated experience managing a complex multi sourced SKU portfolio
• Demonstrated experience solving supply issues to mitigate service disruption
• Forecasting experience using ERP systems, Excel, or statistical models (dedicated software)
• MS Excel – minimum intermediate level (pivot tables, V-Lookups, filtering, functions, formulas, charts)
• Demonstrated project management, time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Experience in a lot controlled and FDA regulated environment or industry a plus
• Experience in a Lean or Six Sigma environment is desirable
• APICS CPIM or CIRM certification is desirable
EEO & Accessibility Statements:
Nipro Canada Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to r

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