Planning Manager - Water Operations

IDEXX; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company seeks a Planning Manager for its Water Operations. This role emphasizes strategic inventory planning, manufacturing schedules, and inventory management with a focus on achieving key performance indicators for a portfolio of water testing products. The ideal candidate will lead a team and work to enhance operational efficiencies in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits and incentives

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of SAP and MRP systems
• Experience managing a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning team to ensure inventory and availability targets.
• Use SAP to maintain supply plans and global inventory.
• Foster collaboration across operations, marketing, and finance.

Skills

Communication

Data-driven decision-making

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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As a Planning Manager, you will lead a dedicated team focused on developing purchase plans, manufacturing schedules, and global inventory strategies for a portfolio of water testing products and instruments. Your team is accountable for delivering critical KPIs including availability, inventory, and quality and you will support them through active coaching and development. You will drive change by improving tools, technologies and processes to achieve better outcomes and support IDEXX’s continued growth. The ideal candidate operates with a strategic, global and innovative mindset.

Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

What You Can Expect In This Role

• You will balance competing objectives to meet aggressive availability and inventory targets.
• You will manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned functional area, which includes direct and indirect responsibility for availability, supply and inventory worldwide.
• You will meet KPI targets such as availability, delivery, scrap, freight spend, etc.
• You and your team will use SAP to maintain and execute supply plans and manage global inventory.
• You will serve as a liaison between operations, marketing, commercial, and finance organizations, fostering a highly-collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• You will develop, grow and strengthen individuals’ capabilities and stay current with industry best practices.
• You will lead and engage in various work involving Sales & Operations Planning and Integrated Business Planning.
• You will lead and participate in projects managed through PSRB, NPD, or PMT.
• You will be responsible for the management of ISO documentation as it pertains to your organization.
  
  

What You Will Need To Succeed

• You have a Bachelors’ degree in supply chain management, a technical discipline or a related field.
• APICS/ASCM or ISM certification is preferred.
• Ideally you will have managed a team in the past, including 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• You possess strong communication skills and ability to influence across groups.
• You have excellent analysis and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Your strong knowledge of SAP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, and other technology platforms is essential.
• You will be adept in identifying and implementing process improvements and integrating Lean methodologies.
• The ability to communicate risk to a variety of stakeholders, recommend solutions and create alignment is imperative.
• You will have the skills to lead and make decisions during times of ambiguity.
• You are a continuous learner who embraces a growth mindset and challenges yourself routinely.
  
  

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000 global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.

We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. You’ll be part of a double-digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Veterinary Services

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