Planner III, Global 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:

The Planner III, Global Distribution Planning collaborates with Divisional, Regional and Country level SC Planning counterparts and serves as a bridge between BSC Planning, Distribution (Inbound, Outbound, Transportation), Manufacturing, and Sterilization to proactively manage & maintain finished goods inventory movements throughout the BSC network with an objective of driving supply chain efficiencies. Helps expand the end to end thinking and agility across the supply chain network while supporting our global BSC sustainability initiatives. This role will support global finished goods inventory flows.

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. This role requires an hybrid workmode from our Quincy, MA location.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze actual shipping data to identify unforeseen variability in replenishments, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions where necessary
• Manage replenishment master data in ERP and planning systems, processing updates and helping to drive data quality standard
• Monitor automated processes, resolving errors as necessary to support the continued flow of finished goods
• Support optimization of the near-term distribution plan through close collaboration with shipping sites and transportation
• Review distribution planning lead time actuals vs. target, identify root cause for performance gaps, and drive improvements with partners (distribution, transportation, trade)
• Coordinate distribution planning response to events (port strikes, natural disasters, etc.) through cross-functional collaboration
• Analyze supply & demand data to identify inventory rebalancing opportunities and evaluate against total cost opportunity

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required
• 3+ years professional experience in a manufacturing / planning / operations function
• Knowledge in ERP systems (i.e. SAP) or planning systems (i.e. Kinaxis)

Preferred qualifications:

• Solid understanding of distribution center processes and transportation concepts
• Understand Quality Requirements: ISO and CGMP
• Strong analytical skills, including experience in using data analytics tools (SQL, Alteryx, etc.)
• Is detail oriented & possesses exemplary organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly adaptable to accept new ideas, people, processes and procedures

Requisition ID: 610401

Minimum Salary: $ 66900

Maximum Salary: $ 127100

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).

For MA positions : It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 identify, 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.