Director, Demand Planning

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); North Charleston (SC); In loco; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Director of Demand Planning to oversee enterprise forecasting, demand planning, and supply distribution across the MUSC Health network from the Consolidated Service Center. You will own the statistical demand signal that guides purchases, stocking, and distribution to hospitals, clinics, and ambulatory facilities.

Using Tecsys Supply Chain Planning and related data systems, you will govern forecasting models and inventory strategy,

Competenze

• Education - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, industrial engineering, analytics, or other similar field is required. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience - Minimum of 7 years of progressive supply chain experience with direct accountability for demand planning, forecasting, or inventory planning is required, including at least 3 years in a leadership or people-management role.
• Demonstrated experience with an advanced planning system or demand planning platform (Tecsys Supply Chain Planning, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or equivalent) is required; Tecsys, Workday, and healthcare or multi-site network experience is preferred.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CTSC) is preferred.
• General - Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; MS Office; advanced Excel; SQL/Power BI preferred; knowledge of forecasting, inventory theory, and safety stock concepts.

Mansioni

• Lead enterprise demand planning and forecasting for MUSC Health.
• Govern forecasting models, planning parameters, and inventory strategy balancing clinical needs with supplier constraints.
• Direct substitution and conservation strategies with Value Analysis and clinical leadership during disruptions.
• Drive standardization and cataloging of products across MUSC hospitals and clinics.

Conoscenze

Forecasting

Demand planning

Leadership

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

Tecsys Supply Chain Planning

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description Summary

The Director of Demand Planning consolidates enterprise-wide forecasting, demand planning, supply distribution strategy, and supply disruption mitigation for the MUSC Health network under a single accountable leader. Operating from the MUSC Health Consolidated Service Center (CSC) under limited supervision, this position owns the statistical demand signal that determines what MUSC purchases, where product is stocked, and how it is distributed to all hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and clinics.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002287 SYS - Distribution CSC Warehouse

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-36

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Director of Demand Planning consolidates enterprise-wide forecasting, demand planning, supply distribution strategy, and supply disruption mitigation for the MUSC Health network under a single accountable leader. Operating from the MUSC Health Consolidated Service Center (CSC) under limited supervision, this position owns the statistical demand signal that determines what MUSC purchases, where product is stocked, and how it is distributed to all hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and clinics.Using Tecsys Supply Chain Planning and related data-driven systems, the Director builds and governs the forecasting models, planning parameters, and inventory strategy that balance clinical service line requirements against national supplier inventory shortages, allocation events, and market volatility. The Director serves as the enterprise authority on coverage position during supply disruption, quantifying exposure, directing substitution and conservation strategy in partnership with Value Analysis and clinical leadership, and escalating with the evidence leadership requires to act in advance of clinical impact.Demand Planning is also a core enabler of product standardization across MUSC hospitals and clinics. The Director quantifies the demand, inventory, and financial impact of standardization and conversion initiatives, sequences their execution, and converts clinical variation into a governed, forecastable catalog. The Director leads the demand planning team and advances the mandate of the CSC to operate as a strategic value center for MUSC Health rather than a distribution cost center.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in supply chain management, business administration, industrial engineering, analytics, or other similar field is required. Master's degree preferred .
• Experience - Minimum of 7 years of progressive supply chain experience with direct accountability for demand planning, forecasting, or inventory planning is required, including at least 3 years in a leadership or people-management role. Demonstrated experience with an advanced planning system or demand planning platform (Tecsys Supply Chain Planning, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or equivalent) is required; Tecsys, Workday, and healthcare or multi-site network experience is preferred. APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CTSC) is preferred.
• General - Candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Computer/internet skills to include use of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) is required; advanced Excel is required and SQL, Power BI, or equivalent analytical tooling is preferred. Demonstrated command of statistical forecasting methods, inventory theory, and planning parameter design (safety stock, reorder point, lead time offset, days on hand) is required. Working knowledge of item master and master data governance, unit of measure (UOM) discipline, and perpetual inventory practice is required. Ability to understand and report on general business financial concepts, including inventory investment and working capital, is required. Proven ability to translate quantitative analysis into executive-level recommendation and to influence clinical and financial stakeholders without direct authority is required. Strong interpersonal; client relations; fact finding; analytical; project management; presentation; and communication (written/verbal) skills are needed. Under minimal supervision will respond to project demands within deadlines. Professionalism, poise/grace under pressure a must. Individual will portray high energy, positive attitude and team orientation in all interactions.

The Director of Demand Planning consolidates enterprise-wide forecasting, demand planning, supply distribution strategy, and supply disruption mitigation for the MUSC Health network under a single accountable leader. Operating from the MUSC Health Consolidated Service Center (CSC) under limited supervision, this position owns the statistical demand signal that determines what MUSC purchases, where product is stocked, and how it is distributed to all hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and clinics.Using Tecsys Supply Chain Planning and related data-driven systems, the Director builds and governs the forecasting models, planning parameters, and inventory strategy that balance clinical service line requirements against national supplier inventory shortages, allocation events, and market volatility. The Director serves as the enterprise authority on coverage position during supply disruption, quantifying exposure, directing substitution and conservation strategy in partnership with Value Analysis and clinical leadership, and escalating with the evidence leadership requires to act in advance of clinical impact.Demand Planning is also a core enabler of product standardization across MUSC hospitals and clinics. The Director quantifies the demand, inventory, and financial impact of standardization and conversion initiatives, sequences their execution, and converts clinical variation into a governed, forecastable catalog. The Director leads the demand planning team and advances the mandate of the CSC to operate as a strategic value center for MUSC Health rather than a distribution cost center.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & PostureStanding: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Freque