Overview:
As the Supply Planner, you will execute supply planning activities for high-mix-low-volume products, as well as work with cross-functional teams to ensure that key business metrics are met.
Responsibilities:
Planning
* Independently executes supply planning activities for high-mix-low-volume products
* Drive consensus process with demand planning to develop production plan for master scheduled instruments
* Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating materials and changing production priorities to meet revenue and key business metrics
* Proactively communicate supply status and potential demand risks with demand planning to ensure sufficient finished goods supply
Warranty claims management
* Independently executes returns activities for instruments, spares as well as components for refurbishment
* Proactively assess the returns process flow and streamline the process for better efficiency
ECO management
* Manage ECR / ECO activities with Contract Manufacturers and ensure that target turnaround time for impact sheet submission is met
Continuous improvement and reporting
* Actively engage cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver business metrics (e.g. Product Availability, On-Time Delivery, AOP) and drive actions to meet/exceed goals
* Consolidate supply and demand status across CMs and provide summarized report to management
Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent
* Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in Supply Planning
* Strong knowledge and proficient in Microsoft MS Excel preferred
* Knowledge of SAP (including SAP APO) preferred
* Able to collaborate effectively with internal / external stakeholders to deliver expected results to Waters
* Strong analytical skills, meticulous with keen eye for business and customer focus
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