Supply Chain Planner/Analyst

A Day in the Life

This position forms part of the India Planning team
This position will be directly responsible for the Supply Planning and Inventory Management activities for the assigned operating unit/region. This includes ensuring timely availability of inventory supply into the India DCs as well as the spoke replenishments (if applicable)

Additionally, this position will cover end-to-end Product lifecycle management from ensuring product availability for NPI (New Product Introduction) to Phase-outs/Product Discontinuation.
This role will work closely with the local stakeholders and Global Operating unit planners to ensure timely product availability and support of APAC/India revenue commitments. This includes collaborating with Customer Service team on Product Allocation and Order Fulfilment.
Perform weekly master data reviews in advance Medtronic planning system to ensure accuracy of key Planning Parameters in system.
Perform weekly inventory analysis to identify excess and shortage of inventory in relation to demand. Communicate and take action to mitigate the gaps to ensure no impact to revenue.
Thorough backorder and backlog review weekly and take action to communicate and mitigate risks
.Ensure right net requirements are being sent upstream.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for ensuring on-time and optimum supply of inventory in the India DC and subsequent timely replenishment of inventory to spoke DCs and external customers so as to meet and exceed revenue commitments.
Monitor outputs of advance planning system like Blue yonder and ensure supply and inventory levels as desired .
Minimize working capital costs by identifying opportunities to decrease finished goods inventory while delivering against service level objectives.
Work closely with regional and global Supply Chain functions and other functions (as needed) to support all new product launches and product transitions while achieving performance targets on service level, working capital, and SOGL.
Provide analysis of key KPI’s and financial data to identify performance and cost improvement opportunities and execute on those initiatives.
Work with the Global teams to address plant-related issues affecting product supply in a timely manner. Responsible for implementing an effective structure/mechanism to collaborate with global, regional and local stakeholders.
Collaborate with other functions within the APAC Planning so as to deliver on the initiatives and goals of the APAC Planning COE and the Planning Intelligent Hub
Identify and manage improvements in line with the Planning Strategy for APAC that is aligned with the Global Supply Chain strategies and supports the APAC sub-regions to obtain excellence in perfect order fulfilment, cost leverage and sustained productivity, collaborative & innovative strategic partnerships and continuous process improvements.
All other duties as assigned by manager.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation – while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor.
Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.
Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments.
Contributes to the completion of project milestones .
May have some involvement in cross functional assignments.
Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex .
Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts .
External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature.
Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.
Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.
Must have
Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent
3 to 5 years of planning experience is must
Added advantage if know analytical or presentation tools like Power BI, Analplan etc.
Advanced Knowledge of excel and Microsoft office.
Lean, Six Sigma green or black belt certification is a bonus
Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in English, both written and orally, to wide variety of audiences
Nice to have
Strong analytical and business acumen. Sound judgment utilized; takes into account all relevant factors and information
Self-driven, resourceful and results-oriented
Demonstrated initiative through problem-solving and system thinking
Passionate about continuous improvement
Strong results orientation (driving to deadlines, financial targets, project goals, etc.)
Broad business knowledge and experience
Strong financial orientation, interpretation and analysis skills required
Good interpersonal skills and proactive in approach
Highly adaptable and able to work in a fast paced environment
Fast learner who is able to work independently
Self-motivated and driven
Detail oriented and ability to organize large amounts of work and data. This includes the need for good documentation practices.
Have effective oral and written communication skills.
Plans effectively and works well in a team or individually
Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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