Lead, Supply Planning

1. Inventory and Supply Planning

• Develop and manage inventory plans aligned with sales forecasts, historical consumption trends, and safety stock requirements.
• Monitor stock health across warehouses and consignment locations to ensure right product, right place, right time.
• Review and manage supply plans against demand variability, supplier lead times, and product lifecycle considerations.

2. Business Risk Analysis

• Identify and flag supply risks proactively especially on critical SKUs and implant systems.
• Build business continuity scenarios and risk mitigation plans for key material shortages.
• Track attainment vs. allocation gaps and support escalation plans for global supply-constrained SKUs.

3. Consignment Management

• Coordinate consignment building plans based on territory-level demand and usage patterns.
• Track consignment deployment, rotation, and replenishment cycles.
• Ensure compliance to consignment policies including visibility, expiry, and inventory reconciliation.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Logistics to align inventory strategies with business priorities.
• Work closely with suppliers, sourcing, and procurement teams to ensure on-time PO fulfillment.
• Actively participate in monthly S&OP reviews and business health meetings.

• Key Skills & Competencies:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Supply chain planning tools knowledge (e.g., JDE, SAP or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Excel, with exposure to data visualization tools (Power BI and Power Apps preferred)
• Understanding of implant business dynamics and surgical consignment practices is a plus
• Attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to work cross-functionally

• Qualifications:

  Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 4-6 years of experience in supply or demand planning, preferably in MedTech, Pharma, or Healthcare industry
• Experience in orthopedic implants or medical devices is desirable