Senior Planner, Distribution Planning

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

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. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

Boston Scientific ranked #2 among medical device companies on Forbes America's Best Places to Work for Engineers 2026 . Whether your passion lies in systems, software, human factors, or beyond, this is a place where you can grow your career and be part of something bigger—advancing science for life.

This position plays a critical role in connecting the dots across the global Boston Scientific supply chain. You'll collaborate with divisional, regional, and country-level planning counterparts, acting as a strategic bridge between Planning, Distribution, Manufacturing, and Sterilization. Your primary mission: proactively manage and maintain the flow of finished goods throughout our network to drive end-to-end supply chain efficiencies, agility, and sustainability.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows a hybrid work model requiring employees to be in our local office at least three days per week. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

● Facilitate the Distribution SI&OP process in partnership with regional distribution centers, analyzing the output to drive improvements in the quality of the plan.

● Own the Network Change governance process by coordinating intake of network change requests, evaluating alignment with strategic goals, prioritizing initiatives, and coordinating with the PMO team for resourcing.

● Analyze data and trends to identify inefficiencies in the movement of finished goods, with a focus on optimizing direct shipping from manufacturing to distribution centers.

● Build business cases for change supported by strong data analysis, and lead projects to improve cost, service, quality, and sustainability.

● Serve as a subject matter expert on finished goods flow to drive optimization of end-to-end supply chain costs.

● Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement standard work that enhances consistency and quality of outcomes.

● Partner with the Analytics team to develop and implement KPIs that monitor network performance and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

● Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing, distribution planning, or operations.

● Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis).

● Solid understanding of distribution center processes and transportation concepts.

● Understanding of ISO and CGMP quality requirements.

● Demonstrated experience analyzing complex data sets, developing business cases, and executing improvement initiatives.

Preferred qualifications:

● Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics tools such as SQL or Alteryx.

● Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

● Effective written and verbal communication skills.

● Adaptable and open to new ideas, processes, and procedures.

● Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive change in a matrixed environment.

Requisition ID: 621991

Minimum Salary: $ 75100

Maximum Salary: $ 142600

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement. The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.