Product Introduction Supply Analyst – Orthopedics

Jobtailor

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks a planning professional to lead end-to-end NPI and LCM planning, develop supply plans, and ensure launch readiness.

You will partner with R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Procurement to drive IBP/SOP alignment, manage inventory and capacity, and track KPIs for service and readiness. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–4+ years in supply chain planning are required; SAP/APO/IBP and advanced Excel skills are expected.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, supply chain, or business.
3–4+ years of experience in supply chain planning or NPI.
Experience in MRP, supply planning, and cross-functional project execution.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with SAP, APO, or IBP preferred.
Ability to query systems to extract data for analysis, with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning strategy and execution for NPI and LCM projects.
Develop supply plans and ensure launch readiness.
Manage inventory, capacity, and supplier alignment.
Partner cross-functionally across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Procurement.
Drive IBP/SOP alignment and planning inputs.
Identify risks and drive mitigation plans.
Track KPIs including service, inventory, and launch readiness.
Lead continuous improvement in planning processes and governance for NPI & LCM.

Skills

Supply chain planning

NPI project management

MRP

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or business

Tools

SAP

APO

IBP

Excel

Access

Job description

Lead end-to-end planning strategy and execution for NPI and LCM projects.
Develop supply plans and ensure launch readiness.
Manage inventory, capacity, and supplier alignment.
Partner cross-functionally across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Procurement.
Drive IBP/SOP alignment and planning inputs.
Identify risks and drive mitigation plans.
Track KPIs include service, inventory, and launch readiness.
Lead continuous improvement in planning processes.
Support the maturity of the governance process & playbooks for NPI & LCM activities.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency is required; A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Business is preferred
3–4+ years of experience in supply chain planning or NPI.
Experience in MRP, supply planning, and cross-functional project execution.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with SAP, APO, or IBP preferred.
Strong analytical skills with capability to query systems to extract sets of data for analysis.
Accuracy with high attention to details.
Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
Advanced Excel knowledge, basic Access.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a project methodological context.
Ability to work across multiple functional organizations and levels in a multicultural and global / matrix environment.
Demonstrated partnering and influencing skills.
Fluency in English is required; other languages are a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain planning, including NPI and LCM project management, with strong analytical skills to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in planning processes. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and effective communication within a global and multicultural environment.

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