Supply Planner

Teleflex; Athlone; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleflex is seeking a Supply Planner to manage the supply of products from forecast to plant output, partnering with 3PFG sites and business units to translate commercial objectives into executable supply plans.

The role involves driving the S&OP process, optimizing inventories, and resolving supply constraints across Teleflex’s manufacturing network using ERP systems and global planning capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Supply Planning or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent.
• APICS CSCP certification desirable.
• ERP / Planning Systems knowledge.
• Understanding of manufacturing at 3PFG plants and service levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify analytical problems related to RWE and develop scalable, data-driven solutions.
• Manage Demand and Supply to minimize back orders and optimal inventory levels.
• Be part of the S&OP monthly cycle and drive supply reviews with 3PFG plant contacts.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning & Customer Service to maximize revenues.
• Communicate with SBUs/Regions on supply issues and manufacturing plans.
• Proactively manage potential supply constraints due to quality, regulatory or technical issues.
• Analyze constraints and propose innovative solutions to resolve them quickly.
• Coordinate with the wider planning team to optimize global material flow from plants to DCs.
• Escalate to 3PFG suppliers as first escalation level for supply constraints.
• Maintain ERP system data from order placement to reliable supply dates.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

S&OP processes

Analytical skills

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

APICS CSCP certification desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Planning software

Job description

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As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Procurement, the Supply Planner will be responsible for planning, managing and controlling the supply of product from forecast/demand to 3PFG plant output in support of commercial, financial and operational plans. The incumbent will work with Business Unit teams in translating commercial objectives as they relate to product supply into executable plans for our 3PFG sites. The Supply Planner will work with our 3PFG sites in developing an adaptive and scalable supply fulfilment model which anticipates future business requirements.

• Identify and define analytical problems related to RWE, leveraging domain knowledge and data science techniques to develop scalable, data-driven solutions.
• Manage Demand and Supply to minimize back orders, position Inventories at agreed levels and reach targeted customer service Levels.
• Be part of the S&OP monthly cycle and, together with 3PFG plant contacts, drive S&OP Supply review
• Work with the Demand Planning & Customer Service teams: manage exceptional demand/sales opportunities with the 3PFG plants to max revenues.
• Communicate with the SBU’s/Regions on supply issues and 3PFG manufacturing plans.
• Ensure that potential constraints to supply are proactively managed to ensure continuity of supply.
• Anticipate supply constraints resulting from quality, regulatory, technical, or other issues.
• Analyse these constraints and identify innovative solutions to quickly resolve same.
• Drive an inclusive approach to problem solving and engaging widely within the business.
• Work with the wider planning team, analyse global material flow – particularly from 3PFG plants to distribution centres/customers to optimize the supply chain.
• First escalation level for the 3PFG supplier when it comes to supply constraints.
• Day-to-day activities in the ERP system from order placement at suppliers to maintenance of reliable supply dates.
• Lead and participate 3PFG supplier meetings to address Demand Fulfilment constraint.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 year’s experience in Supply Planning or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related technical field, APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is also desirable.
• ERP / Planning Systems knowledge
• Understanding of manufacturing at 3PFG plants and how service levels are impacted by differing elements of the process.
• Experience in Global Supply Chain Networks and Supply Process ex 3PFG plants to DC’s

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work well under deadlines and pressure.
• Problem solving skills for developing creative solutions and meeting objectives are required.
• Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and directly, both verbally and in writing, to a widely varied audience.
• Good business acumen.
• Self-starter, able to identify what is essential for business success and align resources and time accordingly.
• Approachable and enthusiastic
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong skill set to manage relationships. i.e. manufacturing and supply chain
• Good judgment and problem solving ability & is capable of understanding the impact of decision making on both Teleflex and their customers.
• As a member of the Global Demand and Fulfillment, proactively influences peers and upper management to support successful implementation of projects.
• Ability to function equally well independently and as part of a team.
• Must have ability to complete multiple priorities and deliver results under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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Diversity fosters innovative thinking and entrepreneurship and that’s what we are about at Teleflex. We trust and value our people and their diversity and we make it fun to work here. We are on a journey to ensure our workplaces mirror the patients we serve and the communities we operate in. Our approach is simple, we embrace everyone and want them to feel they belong here. We are building a culture where all employees can bring their best and unique selves to work. If that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you. Come join a company where diversity is sought out and inclusivity is how we progress.