Supply Planning Manager

Paragon Care Philippines, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Care Philippines, Inc. is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead end-to-end supply planning for capital equipment and related Medtech products.

You will optimize inventory, align demand forecasts with production, procurement, and distribution, and support commercial objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance. Direct reports include Procurement Manager; indirect reports are Supply Planner’s & Logistics Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in supply planning, preferably in MedTech, healthcare, or capital equipment.
• Experience managing complex, high-value, low-volume product portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply plans aligned to demand forecasts and business targets.
• Manage inventory levels across warehouses, field inventory, and consignment stock.
• Optimize stock holding to balance service levels, working capital, and obsolescence risk.
• Lead inventory reviews, including excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock mitigation.
• Lead the supply planning input into S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, Finance, and Operations to align plans.
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide scenario planning and capacity analysis.
• Work closely with global and regional manufacturing sites and suppliers.
• Manage supply constraints, lead times, and production schedules.
• Ensure continuity of supply for critical capital equipment and components.
• Drive supplier performance improvements (OTIF, lead time, flexibility).
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics planning for capital equipment.
• Ensure efficient deployment of high-value equipment to customers and field teams.
• Coordinate installation timelines and availability with service teams.
• Ensure supply chain activities comply with medical device regulations and quality standards.
• Maintain traceability and documentation for capital equipment and components.
• Support audits and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO, GMP where applicable).
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Service, Finance, and Regulatory teams.
• Act as the key supply chain contact for capital equipment portfolio.
• Communicate supply issues, risks, and resolutions clearly to stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements in planning systems, tools, and workflows.
• Implement best practices in supply planning and inventory optimization.
• Leverage data analytics and ERP systems to enhance decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of Supply Planners & Logistics coordinator, across ANZ.
• Set objectives, manage performance, and build capability within the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

ERP/MRP systems

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Detail orientation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the role

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply planning process for capital equipment and related Medtech products. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, high service performance, and efficient alignment between demand forecasts, production, procurement, and distribution.

The position plays a critical role in supporting commercial objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Role Dimensions

Direct Reports - Procurement Manager

Indirect Reports - Supply Planner’s & Logistics Coordinator

Key Accountabilities

Supply Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop and execute supply plans aligned to demand forecasts and business targets

• Manage inventory levels across warehouses, field inventory, and consignment stock

• Optimize stock holding to balance service levels, working capital, and obsolescence risk

• Lead inventory reviews, including excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock mitigation

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / IBP)

• Lead the supply planning input into S&OP / Integrated Business Planning processes

• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, Finance, and Operations to align plans

• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies

• Provide scenario planning and capacity analysis

Supplier & Production Coordination

• Work closely with global and regional manufacturing sites and suppliers

• Manage supply constraints, lead times, and production schedules

• Ensure continuity of supply for critical capital equipment and components

• Drive supplier performance improvements (OTIF, lead time, flexibility)

Logistics & Distribution Oversight

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics planning for capital equipment

• Ensure efficient deployment of high-value equipment to customers and field teams

• Coordinate installation timelines and availability with service teams

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure supply chain activities comply with medical device regulations and quality standards

• Maintain traceability and documentation for capital equipment and components

• Support audits and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO, GMP where applicable)

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Service, Finance, and Regulatory teams

• Act as the key supply chain contact for capital equipment portfolio

• Communicate supply issues, risks, and resolutions clearly to stakeholders

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements in planning systems, tools, and workflows

• Implement best practices in supply planning and inventory optimization

• Leverage data analytics and ERP systems to enhance decision-making

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of Supply Planners & Logistics coordinator, across ANZ

• Set objectives, manage performance, and build capability within the team

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Service level – Fill rate

• Inventory turns and days of inventory

• Forecast vs supply plan adherence

• Backorder levels and stockouts

• Obsolescence and excess inventory

• Planning cycle adherence (S&OP milestones)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

• 7–10+ years of experience in supply planning, preferably in MedTech, healthcare, or capital equipment

• Experience managing complex, high-value, low-volume product portfolios

• Strong understanding of S&OP / IBP processes

• Experience working with global supply networks

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced ERP/MRP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to operate in regulated environments

• High attention to detail and risk awareness

• Leadership and team development capability

Preferred Experience

• Experience in medical devices or regulated industries

• Knowledge of field inventory and consignment models

• Experience with capital equipment lifecycle planning

Key Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-oriented

• Resilient under pressure and ambiguity

• Commercially aware with strong business acumen

• Collaborative and cross-functional mindset