Lead, Supply Planning

What you need:

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Supply Planning Analyst to manage end-to-end inventory and supply planning for our Joint Replacement business. The role will be responsible for ensuring optimal inventory availability, analyzing supply risks, and supporting business continuity through effective consignment planning and tracking. This role is critical to maintaining product availability for surgeries and supporting business growth with efficient material flow and risk management.

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