Sonova US Corporate Services LLC () Hiring for Supply Planning Specialist Job at Aurora, IL Full Time

Position Name: Supply Planning Specialist

Group Company: Phonak/Sonova USA Inc.

Functional Area: Logistics

Department: Purchasing

Reports to: Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Leadership Responsibility

Yes No

Covid Protocol:

Upholding the company values is extremely important to Sonova, we take the health and safety of our employees, patients, customers and their families very seriously. To that end, we have concluded that the best way to ensure the safety of these individuals is to mandate that all of our newly-hired employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, when considering whether to apply for this position, please know that in order to become employed by Sonova (if otherwise eligible), you must provide satisfactory proof, such as a vaccine card or other documentation, that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. You will not be required to provide this proof unless and until you receive a formal job offer from Sonova. Please also know that Sonova will provide accommodations to qualified individuals who cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccination because of a sincerely held religious belief or due to a medical issue or pregnancy.

Purpose of the Job

Sonova USA is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist who engages in all aspects of Supply Chain, including purchasing, logistics, materials master data, planning, and fulfillment. This professional is also responsible for assisting in optimizing the Supply Chain and inventory levels across Sonova USA sites with a close collaboration with HQ and other Sonova OCs, enhancing processes and technology in order to optimize the cost, maximizing customer satisfaction, and enhancing the value added services.

This position will be based out of Aurora, Illinois.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Responsible for determining and evaluating strategies including purchasing, inventory storage, and materials management.
• Minimize inventory levels and obsolete inventory costs
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, transportation and customer services
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Collaborating with other managers to determine supply needs
• Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routing or carriers to meet necessary parameters, specifications and costs
• Identify and implement cost reduction, process improvements, and customer satisfaction improvement initiatives
• Continually investigates and deploys new technologies and processes in order to improve our supply chain capabilities
• Active participation and leadership in forecasting and planning for product launches and phase outs
• Provides system expertise and owns data integrity in our systems (SAP, WMS, etc.)
• Other responsibilities as requested by Management

Traveling Requirement: None.

Qualifications

Need to Have: BS in related field

Nice to Have: Masters

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain

Industry experience a plus

Personal Competencies

-Strong analytical skills

-Strong independent thinker with excellent organizational and planning skills

Social Competencies

Excellent communication skills and able to lead cross-functional teams

Leadership Competencies

Effective Communication

Professional Competencies

-Exceptional MRP knowledge

-Solid understanding of working in a global corporate structure

SAP experience preferred

Language(s) / Level

IT skills

Experience in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 – $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• SAP Supply Chain Management: 5 years (Required)
• Health Care: 3 years (Preferred)
• MRP: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Company’s website:

• www.sonova.com

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place