Global Supply Chain Planner

ConvaTec; Shotton, Queensferry, Connah's Quay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical products company is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to efficiently manage product supply to meet customer needs. This role involves inventory management, collaboration with multiple departments, and problem-solving in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain operations and excellent communication skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and improve patient outcomes globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Supply Chain, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Strong collaboration, influence, and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply for assigned products to achieve customer service goals.
• Allocate products to market distribution centers; raise purchase orders.
• Communicate potential back-order risks or overstock issues.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Supply Chain certification

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About Us
Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for managing chronic conditions. We are leaders in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we serve nearly 100 countries, committed to being forever caring. Our solutions help prevent infections, protect at-risk skin, improve patient outcomes, and reduce care costs. In 2024, our group revenues exceeded $2 billion. Convatec is part of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more, visit our website.

About the role:

The Supply Chain Planner aligns company efforts to meet customer needs efficiently. They review demand plans, monitor production, allocate inventory to global distribution centers, and rebalance inventories to ensure timely usage.

Your key duties and responsibilities:

1. Manage supply for assigned products to meet customer service goals and inventory targets.
2. Allocate products to market distribution centers based on manufacturing notifications and raise purchase orders accordingly. Replenish satellite DCs and rebalance inventories as needed.
3. Support inter-company markets and Customer Service with supply information for backorders, low stock, new business, tenders, and launches.
4. Communicate potential back-order risks or overstock issues to manufacturing plants.
5. Align priorities with manufacturing and commercial teams when supply is less than demand.
6. Collaborate with suppliers for new product launches, including forecasting, manufacturing, and master data setup.
7. Participate in supply chain project teams.
8. Resolve shipping discrepancies, invoicing errors, and damage claims with manufacturing plants and distribution centers, updating master data to prevent future issues.

Skills & Experience:

1. Minimum 5+ years in Supply Chain, preferably in a regulated industry.
2. Effective communication skills across diverse audiences and formats.
3. Critical thinking and process-oriented mindset.
4. Strong collaboration, influence, and relationship-building skills.
5. Proactive problem-solving approach.
6. Ability to work independently on complex issues and meet tight deadlines.
7. Excellent listening and influencing skills.
8. Advanced Excel skills required; Power BI experience preferred.

Qualifications/Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations.
2. Supply Chain certification preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel up to 10%, including international trips, with overnight stays.

Working Conditions:

• Based in Deeside or London with a hybrid work model.
• Global collaboration may require awareness of different time zones. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work.

Join us to make a difference and be part of a challenging yet rewarding journey to improve lives worldwide. We support your growth and encourage you to aim higher. This is work that will move you.

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Equal opportunities

Convatec is committed to equal employment opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.