Avalign Technologies Hiring for Sr. Supply & Demand Planner at Schaumburg, IL Full Time

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

Summary:

Responsible for Supply and Demand Planning for 16,000 SKU Surgical Instruments Distributor. The finished goods are sourced via our German Sourcing office and shipped to our Schaumburg warehouse. Our core competence is sourcing slower moving high quality surgical instruments to support US based surgical demand. The role will partner closely with our customer service, sales and sourcing office to align supply and demand to maximize service and minimize inventory.

Position is located on-site in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Duties/Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Generate Item level sales forecasts based on historical sales and new business insights
• Establish Finished Goods inventory targets based on segmented approach to velocity and volatility
• Manage a reorder point based planning process with appropriate minimum order quantities and lead times based on international sourcing (the majority of our product is made to order out of Germany.)
• Work within Epicor ERP system to manage purchase orders to both US vendors and our German based international sourcing office.
• Utilize ERP system tools and other software (Excel and Access) to create management reports and necessary business analytics
• Support the New Item Add process with focus on master data and planning factors
• Maintain metrics and continuous improvement projects to support achievement of department targets
• Communicate with other departments to problem solve daily issues and expedite product
• Engagement on weekly calls with suppliers to communicate shortages and understand gaps
• Engagement on weekly calls with customers as it relates to customer open order book

Competencies/Essential Functions: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Detail – Demonstrates attention to detail and follows instructions. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks in order of urgency.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and presents alternative solutions.
• Reasoning Ability – Must be able to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Mathematical Skills – Must be able to leverage mathematical skills to spot and react to trends as well as use an understanding of probabilities to establish safety stocks and ordering strategies.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict and maintains confidentiality and responds well to questions. Reads, writes and speaks clearly and persuasively; listens and gets clarification; requires ability to coordinate moderately complex issues among and between various departments.
• Business Acumen – A solid understanding of the business implications of decisions and the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Customer Service – Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills required to provide superb customer service to end users. A high level of confidentiality, standard of ethics and integrity.
• – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; ability to develop constructive and effective relationships with staff and customers by possessing strong interpersonal skills to communicate with confidence.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention and contributes to effective workflow

Education and/or Experience:

• Education and/or Experience – Bachelor’s Degree required – Preferred area of study in Supply Chain, Business or Mathematics (APICS Certification a plus). At least 3 years of previous planning experience – Preferred experience in high SKU count / low velocity distribution environment. Previous experience in medical device industry or contract manufacturing preferred
• Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend instructions, prepare correspondence and reports and to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Epicor software preferred, Excel Spreadsheet software and Word and Outlook Word Processing software. VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables is required

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk or sit, occasionally for long periods of time; use hands to hold, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk or listen. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (seek assistance for greater amounts). Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees may be exposed to hazardous materials. Employees need to consult SDS in their work area. Travel up to 10% of the time.

Avalign Technologies reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any manner the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At Will.” The job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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