Senior Global Supply Chain Planner

Boston Scientific; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in medical technology is seeking a Global Senior Planner in Penang. This role involves leading the SI&OP process for the DES franchise, managing dual-site manufacturing, and collaborating on demand management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of experience in supply chain management. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 are essential, along with a willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing planning.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 for analytics and process improvement.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SI&OP process for the DES franchise, ensuring alignment across global teams.
• Manage net requirements for dual-site manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to adjust and improve demand forecasts.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong analytical skills

Proactive mindset

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft 365

Kinaxis RapidResponse

SAP

Job description

Overview

As a Global Senior Planner, you will lead the SI&OP process for the DES franchise, driving alignment between demand and supply planning to support strategic priorities. Your leadership will foster cross-functional collaboration, resolve challenges, and drive improvements in supply chain performance. You will contribute to strategic projects and operational initiatives, delivering measurable results that enhance Boston Scientific's position as a global leader in this critical therapeutic area. This role provides a platform to make a meaningful impact while offering opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• SI&OP Leadership:
  • Lead the SI&OP process for the DES franchise, ensuring alignment across global teams and maintaining focus on strategic goals.
  • Facilitate demand and supply reviews, driving decisions that balance customer needs, inventory levels, and production capabilities.
• Dual-Site Manufacturing: Manage net requirements to support dual-site manufacturing initiatives between Galway and Penang, enabling efficient allocation of resources and production planning.
• Execution Management: Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless execution of supply chain processes, maintaining high service levels and aligning production outputs with franchise objectives.
• Demand Management: Collaborate with regional teams to review, adjust, and improve demand forecasts, ensuring proactive responses to market changes.
• Inventory Optimization: Monitor inventory performance and recommend actionable strategies to reduce excess, obsolete, and expired stock while safeguarding supply continuity.
• Strategic Projects: Contribute to strategic initiatives impacting the global supply chain, identifying risks, and ensuring effective communication and resolution of concerns.

While the focus of this role is on the DES franchise, additional support for other product lines may be required as needed. This dynamic and flexible position offers opportunities to contribute broadly to Boston Scientific's global supply chain, fostering innovative problem-solving and collaboration in an evolving environment.

Job Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing planning.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly for analytics, automation, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP, or similar supply chain software is beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Skills

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building trust, engaging, and influencing stakeholders at all levels across global teams.
• Proven ability to work independently and make efficient, data-driven decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Flexibility and adaptability to dynamic business environments, with a collaborative approach to developing new ideas and processes.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.