Manager, Supply Planning

Manager, Supply Planning Supply Chain | Inventory & Vendor Management

Drive service excellence and supply chain performance for a global leader in medical innovation.

Pay range: $82,400 - $107,100

KARL STORZ is seeking a Manager of Supply Planning to lead finished goods supply planning activities across our active product portfolio. In this high‑impact role, you’ll guide a team of Buyer/Planners to maintain optimal stock coverage, deliver the highest level of customer service, and meet the company’s inventory and financial goals – ensuring the Right Product is in the Right Place, at the Right Time, at the Right Cost.

• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to develop aligned demand and supply plans
• Recruit, hire, and develop a team of Buyer/Planners, fostering continuous growth and skill development
• Oversee purchase order creation with suppliers, factoring in lead times, volume discounts, and order handling efficiencies
• Monitor demand patterns and manage supplier communication to expedite or de‑expedite deliveries as needed
• Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, and Quality teams to resolve shipment delays, receiving discrepancies, and non‑conforming product issues
• Communicate product availability updates and lifecycle management decisions to Marketing and Product Management
• Support Accounts Payable in researching and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service levels, and waste reduction
• Ensure full compliance with FDA regulations (21
  
  CFR
  820) and KARL STORZ’s Quality Management System

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with a results‑oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and transition fluidly between topics in a fast‑paced environment
• Above‑average written and verbal communication skills across cross‑functional and multicultural teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office Suite
• Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable
• Solid financial and business acumen with experience managing inventory investment and purchasing decisions

• 4‑6 years of experience in supply chain, supply planning, or a directly transferable field
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Up to 10% travel required

• Lead a team of 7 exempt employees within a globally respected medical device organization
• Broad decision‑making authority across purchasing and inventory management
• A collaborative culture built on quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement
• Ongoing development opportunities across a dynamic, cross‑functional supply chain environment