Global Supply Chain Planning Manager - Neuromodulation

Global Supply Chain Planning Manager - Neuromodulation

Onsite Location(s):
Valencia, CA, US, 91355

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.

At Boston Scientific, the Global Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible for worldwide inventory and supply chain performance for the Neuromodulation franchise. The leader will possess the skills and aptitude required to lead a team and provide cross‑functional supply chain support to key stakeholders (Marketing, Regional Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sustaining Engineering, Distribution). They will demonstrate a high level of decision‑making skills and will work autonomously.

• Lead SI&OP process for the business and drive the decision‑making process.
• Coordinate base & high‑side forecasting plans related to the franchise products.
• Manage and provide work direction to Global Supply Chain Planners.
• Review statistically generated forecasts with Marketing and Finance and drive consensus forecast creation.
• Review safety stock targets and approve changes, noting input elements resulting in change.
• Work with Global Marketing, Country Demand Planning, and Country Operations groups to identify all known demand sources (customer orders, scheduling agreements, distributor shipment, consignment, etc.).

• Core Team Member for Supply Chain on New Product Development Team.
• Develop launch plans, including forecasts, inventory targets, cannibalization plans, and introduction schedules with stakeholder support.
• Lead launch adherence meeting cadence & coordination, execute launch workbooks and prepare distribution chain for product launch.
• Provide leadership on coordination of supply activities during product launch execution.

• Lead the development of inventory plans including inventory reduction projects.
• Diagnose excesses to inventory objectives and develop a plan to remediate; calculate and report on EE&O.
• Lead process for divisional managing and reporting of component last‑time‑buy and finished‑good inventory buffer activities for regulatory or other events.
• Effectively drive inventory management between version changes, UPN run‑outs, and geographic‑specific buffers.

• Function as key member of the Franchise Leadership Team responsible for service level, inventory levels, and overall coordination of supply chain.
• Achieve KPI metrics:
  Service Level/Backorder;
  Inventory;
  Forecast Accuracy/Bias;
  Healthy Stock and Inventory charges.
• Drive execution of end‑to‑end supply chain by supporting the planning processes utilizing Rapid Response (Advanced Planning System).
• Diagnose service level failures, develop mitigation plans, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
• Lead a team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals; guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g., federal/country, and regulatory requirements).

• Four‑year degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management and related field/equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in supply chain planning, materials management, manufacturing planning or inventory control function.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, train, or mentor others.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to successfully interact and influence at all levels of the organization both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to take initiative and lead projects independently with a strategic mindset.
• Consistently performs to a high level of accuracy in all tasks, high level of attention to detail.
• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to accept new ideas,…