New Product Introduction Supply Analyst – Orthopedics

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning strategy and execution for NPI and LCM projects.
• Develop supply plans and ensure launch readiness.
• Manage inventory, capacity, and supplier alignment.
• Partner cross-functionally across R&D, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Procurement.
• Drive IBP/S&OP alignment and planning inputs.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation plans.
• Track KPIs include service, inventory, and launch readiness.
• Lead continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Support the maturity of the governance process & playbooks for NPI & LCM activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 3–4+ years of experience in supply chain planning or NPI.
• Experience in MRP, supply planning, and cross-functional project execution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP, APO, or IBP preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with capability to query systems to extract sets of data for analysis.
• Accuracy with high attention to details.
• Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Advanced Excel knowledge, basic Access.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a project methodological context.
• Ability to work across multiple functional organizations and levels in a multicultural and global / matrix environment.
• Demonstrated partnering and influencing skills.
• Fluency in English is required; other languages are a plus.