Demand Planner Supply Chain - MENA/KSA

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At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About The Role

The Demand Planner is responsible for MENA/Saudi demand planning and inventory management activities required to meet customer and market needs as measured by KPI's for service level, backorder, forecast accuracy and DIOH objectives. He/she will plan, monitor, and maintain data to ensure Planning system integrity. He/she will possess the skills and aptitude required to plan multiple product lines. The Demand Planner will demonstrate a high level of analytical and execution skills in addition to strong communication capabilities. You will be part of EMEA/Growth Emerging Markets Supply Chain Planning team, work in a professional environment with a culture of continuous improvement and personal development.

Your Responsibilities Include

SI&OP Process

• Coordinate and lead the monthly SI&OP process with partners (Local/Regional/Divisional business partners & Finance, Global and Regional Supply Chain Planners, Local Customer Care):
• Offer and Demand Management: Coordinate Product Forecasting process including New Products and related transitions / Understand National Tender deliverables and integrate into forecast.
• Integration & Reconciliation meeting: ensure correct actions to close gaps to financial plan.
• Executive Review: escalate open actions to Country leadership.
• Maintain ERP & Advanced Planning System: data cleansing, manage statistical models, master data, profiles.
• Determine and execute inventory strategy as well as annual projection (balance sheet/charges)
• Manage KPI performance: Forecast accuracy, Forecast Bias, Backorder, Service Level & Inventory
  

Daily Operations

• Inventory management; replenishment, scarce supply, shelf life
• Analysis of demand month to date and take corrective actions
• Order fulfilment management with Customer Care and upstream Planning
• Weekly/monthly KPI reporting and ad hoc performance & Product Availability communication to the Business
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within a supply chain/demand planning environment
• Minimum bachelor's degree in business or supply chain or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good Arabic and English verbal and written communication skills
• APICS certification - CPIM or CSCP or equivalent program
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and able to make efficient decisions
• Continuous improvement attitude
• Self-motivated independent worker and self-starter.
• Good communication skills with the ability to successfully interact and influence at local level
• Experience working with SAP, Rapid Response, or other planning systems.
• PC skills utilizing such software programs as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Customer centric mindset.
• Eager to develop
  
  

Requisition ID: 591860

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!