Overview
The Global Supply Planning Analyst focuses on integral Distribution & Requirement Planning, Inventory Management, and Order Chain Processing for a dedicated portfolio of Straumann Group’s oral care products and services.
Responsibilities
- Set up, maintain, monitor, and analyze master and transactional data related to the centralized operational planning of finished goods, ensuring reliable and efficient material and document flows to meet expected service while optimizing inventory levels in Straumann Group’s global distribution network.
- Assess and release purchase orders (MRP job-based or manual) to suppliers worldwide; track and monitor resulting global make-to-stock/make-to-order replenishments in the global distribution network.
- Compile accurate procurement plans for internal and external manufacturing to support capacity reservation for consistent and continuous short- to mid-term supply.
- Act as the single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, local and global, regarding short-term product availability and management of events that impact regular supply.
- Translate demand plans, disaggregated to level, into operational MRP-driven planning, using available planning parameters, tools, and system functionalities.
- Establish close collaboration and continuous exchange within and beyond the E Supply Chain organization with Regional and Global Demand Planning, Regional/Country Supply Chain & Customer Service, International Distribution, Warehousing, manufacturing, Purchasing, Regulatory, Product Management, Dental Services Organizations, and regional/country Sales and Marketing.
- Support and contribute to operational excellence projects to optimize planning parameters and processes, order chain flows, reports, and communication channels.
- Adhere to established processes for planning tasks, activities, and procedures.
- Travel occasionally (up to 5%) to meet and collaborate with internal stakeholders as per business needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university.
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in an international Supply Chain role (Planning, Manufacturing, Distribution, or Logistics), ideally in a highly regulated industry such as Pharma, Medical Devices, Life Sciences, or Chemical.
- Fluent in English; any other language is an asset.
- Hands-on with supply chain software and tools; proficient with SAP and MS Office applications.
- Working experience with SAP SD & MM modules, BI Reporting, Demand Driven MRP.
- APICS (CPIM) certification is a plus.
Personal Attributes and Skills
- Ability to work in a centralized role and connect with multiple stakeholders at various hierarchical levels within an international organization.
- Reliable team player who values a dynamic, multicultural environment with inclusion and diversity.
- Capable of multitasking on complex topics with fast-changing priorities.
- Curious, agile, proactive, receptive to changes, and eager to learn in line with Straumann Group’s Player-Learner culture.
- Initiative and ownership: ability to get things done.
- Effective and concise communicator, adapted to the recipient/audience.
- Self-motivated and independent.
This role is based in Madrid; Flexible working, up to 2 days of home office possible.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Employment Details
Employment Type: Contract
Alternative Locations: Spain: Madrid
Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%
Requisition ID: 19906
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