Sr Supply Chain Planner

Fresenius Medical Care; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bonus potential

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner to lead demand forecasting and inventory planning, ensuring materials availability for multiple plants. You will oversee supplier relationships and use SAP MRP to project material needs weekly, monthly, and yearly, coordinating with purchasing and production to avoid downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3-5 years of supply chain planning experience.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication abilities.
• Experience with SAP MRP and ERP systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting and inventory planning strategies.
• Oversee inventory management to optimize stock levels.
• Manage supplier relationships for reliable supply.
• Analyze complex data to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements.
• Prepare detailed reports for senior management on performance.
• Coordinate procurement to ensure material availability for production.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Vendor management

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP MRP

Job description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Senior Supply Chain Planner leads the planning and coordination of supply chain activities to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely delivery of products. This role involves advanced demand forecasting, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seasoned experienced professional leading the development and implementation of demand forecasting and inventory planning strategies.
• Oversee inventory management processes to ensure optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure high performance and reliable supply.
• Analyze complex supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management on supply chain performance.
• Develop professional expertise, and applying company policies and procedures to maintain target inventories at appropriate levels to meet inventory goals. Ensures that production always has the materials needed to run without interruption or stock out.
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
• Responsible for planning, ordering, analyzing, and management of raw materials required for multiple Manufacturing Plants.
• Utilize SAP MRP to develop raw material requirements by week, month, and year for multiple Manufacturing Plants.
• Prepare requisitions to obtain materials for production and sterilization shipments. Coordinate all raw material shipments to the other facilities.
• Coordinate the purchasing and delivery of raw materials and consumables as required for production to operate with no downtime due to lack of materials. Works with Purchasing to evaluate vendor capacities, up to 18 months into the future, to identify and proactively resolve potential issues.
• Write Quality Feedback Notices, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) (QFN) as needed to resolve raw material non-conformance issues. Provides information to Purchasing and Quality Supplier Engineer if material is needed for replacement.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of material through the production cycle.
• Determine material requirements from engineering and production schedules.
• Coordinate the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering.
• Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems.
• Prepares and submits purchase requisitions for materials required to support production in the plant.
• Participate in all plant production departments in the formulation, planning, and implementation of cost reduction and process improvement projects, vendor Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and material requirement projections.
• Manage bill of material, material master, routings, and work center updates in the system to ensure parameters are correct.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure on‑time deliveries and to update required changes to existing orders.
• Update system with non-bill of material independent requirement imports. Maintains demand for materials and production consumables in the system.
• Working with various departments, prepares documents from MRP system as needed for new products or updating existing documentation (i.e. bills of material, material masters, material parts specifications, routings, work centers, etc.).
• Coordinate any special requirements or delays in material availability so that any required schedule changes or extra preparation or accommodations can be made to prevent production delays or downtime.
• May assist junior‑level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• May refer to senior‑level staff for assistance with higher‑level problems that may arise.
• Escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to travel as necessary to meet supply chain systems demands / requirements, less than 25% Travel.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Major’s Preferred: Engineer, MIS, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows, Word, and Excel.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Annual Rate: $77,000.00 - $129,000.00

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance‑based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.