Supply Planner

What to expect:

We’re looking for the type of person who likes to start their day with a passion – to protect healthcare providers, patients, and surgical equipment. Each day, we strive to make a difference. It’s what gets us up in the morning. Our most significant strategic advantage lies in our global team's diversity, knowledge, experience, and dedication. We believe innovation is what pushes healthcare forward. And people like you are essential to help create that change.

Job Summary:

The Supply Planner with Senior Buyer responsibilities plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials and inventory across the supply chain. This dual-function role encompasses planning and procurement activities, combining strategic supply planning with tactical purchasing to optimize inventory levels, meet production schedules, and drive cost efficiency.

Location : Peachtree Corners, GA

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Planning:

• Develop and maintain detailed supply plans to meet demand forecasts, ensuring inventory levels are optimized to minimize costs and avoid stockouts or overstock situations.
• Collaborate with production, demand planning, and logistics teams to align supply plans with overall business objectives.
• Monitor and adjust supply plans based on fluctuations in demand, lead times, and production changes.
• Generate reports on inventory performance, such as Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH), forecast accuracy, and service levels.

Procurement (Senior Buyer Functions):

• Source, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, managing vendor relationships to ensure reliability and adherence to company standards.
• Analyze market trends, raw material prices, and industry developments to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Process purchase orders and manage order confirmations, ensuring timely delivery and addressing discrepancies promptly.

Inventory and Logistics Management:

• Oversee stock replenishment, reordering, and inventory turnover to meet production requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure efficient storage and distribution of materials.
• Monitor inventory health and implement strategies to reduce waste or obsolescence.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:

• Lead cross-functional meetings with teams from operations, sales, and finance to review supply chain performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement supply chain best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior team members in procurement and supply planning processes.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• APICS or equivalent supply chain certification (preferred).

Experience:

• 5 years in supply chain planning, procurement, or related roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Experience in managing complex supply chains with multiple SKUs and suppliers.

Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and inventory management principles.

Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term goals and day-to-day operations.
• Collaborative team player capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with occasional visits to supplier locations or production sites.
• May require travel for supplier meetings or industry events (up to 10%).

Performance Metrics:

• On-time delivery rate
• Inventory turnover ratio
• Cost savings through procurement negotiations
• Supplier performance ratings

Value Proposition:

• Compensation is only part of the Employee Value Proposition that Invenio offers our employees. We strive to provide our employees and their loved ones with a competitive and engaging employee experience focused on supporting their financial, physical, and emotional well-being. Our benefits are centered around our greatest assets: employees and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and well-being and generous enough to make it easy for you to take good care of yourself.

Invenio is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Invenio is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.

About Invenio:

Headquartered near Atlanta, Georgia, Invenio is a global manufacturer of healthcare products. We offer an industry-leading portfolio of high-quality, cost-effective, consumable medical products and unparalleled support services. We design, develop, and manufacture products and services that protect the patient, healthcare provider, and surgical equipment.