Planning and Logistics Specialist

Sirtex Medical; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global healthcare company dedicated to improving cancer treatment outcomes. In this dynamic role, you will be essential in developing manufacturing plans, optimizing production schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of life-saving products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and cost reduction while maintaining high-quality standards. This position offers a stimulating environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Sick and Vacation Time

Health Insurance

401k Matching Program

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline with 2 years experience or 5 years in a similar role.
• Proficient in MS Office and experience in SAP ERP is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly manufacturing plans and negotiate with leadership for capacity alignment.
• Analyze demand trends to set stocking levels and schedule production runs.
• Coordinate shipment of inventory and monitor delivery documentation.

Skills

Detail Orientation

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Procurement Processes

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Relevant Discipline

2 Years Experience

5 Years Experience in Similar Role

Tools

MS Office

SAP ERP

Job description

Company Description

Sirtex Medical is a global healthcare business with offices in Boston, Sydney, Germany, and

Singapore, working to improve outcomes in people with cancer. Our current lead product is a

targeted radiation therapy for liver cancer called SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres. More

than 100,000 doses have been supplied to treat patients with liver cancer at more than 1,300

medical centers in over 50 countries.

At Sirtex, we're transforming our industry through our leadership with interventional oncology

and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential

through life-changing work. We offer stimulating careers and development, encourage

innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We will always foster a diverse and

inclusive workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to

improve the quality and longevity of patients' lives by providing innovative interventional

oncology solutions.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring and bold mission.

Job Description

• Develop detailed weekly manufacturing plans, indicating on which dates/times production teams will execute specific production builds. Negotiate with manufacturing leadership to ensure capacity is aligned with demand.
• Work with Wilmington site manufacturing leadership and data analytics to determine optimal production schedules that minimizes Y90 costs while ensuring on time delivery and product availability requirements are met.
• Analyze demand trends to set stocking levels for LAVA product line and schedule in LAVA production runs where necessary.
• Responsible for weekly Y90 procurement to fulfill manufacturing demands as well as working with the data analytics team to define the best overall purchasing schedule.
• Identify areas of cost reduction without compromising on quality and service level
• Determine appropriate stocking and replenishment levels for Sirtex manufactured products based on demand forecasts.
• Coordinate shipment of inventory between companies
• Identify cost effective shipping methods and follow up on shipments to ensure delivery
• Monitor and file all shipment documentation and correspondence
• Responsible for receiving and maintaining regional records and copies of sales orders/shipping paperwork in
• Communicate with Customer Service and Production as necessary in relation to sales order requirements and shipments as needed
• Cross check all production planning and Y90 procurement requirements for customer orders each day to ensure sufficient stock and accurate detail information
• Prepare and distribute shipment paperwork as required to production facility and freight forwarder; review future shipments to ensure "ready to ship"
• Coordinate with freight forwarders on shipments to include shipment paperwork as well as shipment status
• Communicate shipment paperwork and/or status directly to regional Customer Service
• Develop and maintain relationships with nominated freight forwarders
• Monitor shipments via flight information and work with Customer Service to resolve treatment scheduling issues resulting from unplanned delivery delays.
• Identify, find solutions for and communicate opportunities or new lanes of business to appropriate team members
• Maintain monthly reconciliation of shipments as required via established reporting
• Lead new distribution or planning related projects for the Wilmington site.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline and 2 years experience, or five years' experience in similar role.
• Proficient in MS Office. Experience in SAP ERP will be highly regarded
• Must be detail oriented, highly accurate, conscientious and able to work independently, dynamic and possess strong organizational skills
• Must be able to handle multi-task/projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of procurement business processes and systems
• Dangerous Goods Certification will be highly regarded
• Multitasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Positive attitude and willingness to serve our internal customers.

The target base salary range for this position will range from $75,000 to $90,000 annually.Individual compensation for this job requisition will be based on non-discriminatory factors, including your geographic location, skills, experience, education and other factors as they relate to the position requirements. Actual compensation may vary depending on the confirmed job-related skills and experience.

In addition to the expected base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in Sirtex's incentive programs (target bonus of 5% for this position)and benefit plans, which include paid sick and vacation time, health insurance and a generous 401k matching program.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Do you want to be part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the globe making a real difference to the quality of people's lives. Sirtex recognizes that well-being, financial health, and work-life balance are crucial for our employees to achieve personal success.

Sirtex offers qualified candidates:

• Diverse and flexible work arrangements to achieve the optimum balance between work and personal responsibilities.
• A culture of respect, diversity, collaboration, and innovation fostering inclusiveness and superior performance.
• Attractive compensation and benefit packages which are practical, robust and equitable.
• A commitment to support ongoing professional growth through career development, on the job experiences and training opportunities.
• Challenging work which supports the development of new and better ways to improve clinical outcomes for oncology treatment around the world.
• An unwavering commitment to company values, employee safety and excellence in everything we do.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion fosters belonging, growth and success. Sirtex believes that it takes multiple perspectives and voices to create a culture and workplace which fosters engagement, teamwork, and employee satisfaction to perform our best and deliver on commitments. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, included, and can share their ideas so that we can exceed even our own expectations.

Sirtex is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Sirtex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.