Senior Representative, Planning & Purchasing LogisticsTypeFull time
CategorySupply Chain
LocationJob referenceReq-43463
Posted for23 hours ago
We recently announced plans to expand in Spain by building a new, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing plant in Moncada, Valencia. When it becomes operational in 2026, the plant will manufacture Edwards' surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies and will join a global network of more than 16,000 talented team members and five other production plants. Our new facility in Moncada will welcome up to 1,500 dedicated team members by 2029 across manufacturing, engineering, and several other professional career paths. Hiring for professional positions has started and will continue through the winter and early spring, with specialized training for manufacturing hires beginning in the fall of 2025.
How you will make an Impact
Manage all Import and Export activities for the manufacturing site.
Coordinate all inbound and outbound freight via 3rd‑party carriers, including interfacing with SC and Warehouse teams to ensure the right parts are picked up or dropped off at the correct time and location. Organize expedites as required and work with business partners to improve planning and optimize freight where possible. Work with Regional SC to optimize transportation modes and maintain logistics policies and procedures.
Work with sending locations (suppliers or other plants) and in‑house warehouse team to ensure accurate and on‑time completion of associated paperwork. Audit documents for accuracy and completeness, requesting missing information as required. Work with the warehouse team to maintain audit files.
Coordinate SC Inventory Management Routines:
Cycle‑count process – create/manage schedule, approve counts and monthly accuracy reporting.
ABC analysis and associated JDE coding.
Monthly inventory analysis and reporting.
Quarterly E&O; report generation, analysis and consolidation, including aging and shelf‑life reporting.
Hold‑location reporting.
Ad‑hoc reports and presentations.
Lead Edwards manufacturing site Duty / Trade Compliance activities, liaising with Global Trade Compliance Team. Establish and maintain Taric Code List for the site and provide it to the Customs Clearance Broker. Work with SC buyers/planners to identify and review part, sub‑assembly or finished‑good changes (NPD or ECR) that may require Taric Code updates and process them timely. Resolve inbound shipment queries. Lead and train staff to ensure all shipments meet relevant customs and trade compliance requirements.
Validate and approve all invoices from inbound freight forwarders, including review of internal cross‑charges from other Edwards originating plants. Complete JDE transactions to authorize payments and provide visibility of in‑transit shipments. Investigate and resolve claim disputes from freight forwarders as required.
Develop robust processes with 3rd‑party freight forwarders and customs clearance brokers, establishing management routines with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
Work with Global Supply Chain team to ensure routing guides are in place and up‑to‑date. Support the Supply Chain NPD activities, identify new freight requirements and collaborate with 3rd‑party carriers to establish new lanes, modes and rates. Update routing guides accordingly.
Partner with SC (Indirect Buyer) to execute annual RFQs with 3rd‑party carriers and agree rates for the coming year for inclusion in the AOP. Support the Warehouse Manager in establishing the annual freight budget and tracking adherence, highlighting gains or misses and working remedial actions with carriers as required.
Other incidental duties:
Validate and approve all invoices from customs clearance brokers, including review of internal cross‑charges from other Edwards originating plants.
Complete JDE transactions to authorize payments.
Investigate and resolve claim disputes from freight forwarders as required.
What you will need (Required)
10 years experience in Logistics (Freight / Trade Compliance)
Diploma or equivalent in Business / Supply Chain and 5 years experience in Logistics (Freight / Trade Compliance)
Bachelor's Degree in Business / Supply Chain and 3 years experience in Logistics (Freight / Trade Compliance)
What else we look for (Preferred)
Knowledge of trade compliance and most countries’ customs regulatory requirements
Good knowledge of logistics, especially freight management and associated practices
Excellent computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ERP systems (e.G., JDE) and navigation of vendor portals. Access Database and Reporting Writing skills will be advantageous.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
Strong negotiating and supplier management skills, including dispute resolution
Ability to develop compliance processes and procedures
Good problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills;
Lean / Six Sigma skillswill be advantageous
Ability to execute data analytics
Strict attention to detail and accuracy
Exposure to multi‑functional teams and projects;
Project Management skills will be advantageous
Strong interpersonal relationship skills, able to operate and thrive in a team environment
Proven ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and foster good working relationships between internal/external teams and suppliers
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.G., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures to prevent injuries to themselves and others as well as protect the environment and prevent pollution within their scope of influence/control
Edwards Lifesciences is the leading general structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world‑class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient‑focused culture to deliver life‑changing innovations to those who need them most.
Edwards Lifesciences is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to creating an environment where all our employees can grow and thrive. Guided by our values of integrity and service, we are committed to maintaining a culture of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds.
Edwards Lifesciences is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with a disability or neurodivergence. If you need an accommodation or adjustment during the application, interview, or hiring process, please see the disability accommodation section below.
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