Lead Supply Chain Planner

Role Overview

• Lead the planning of components and direct material purchases to support global manufacturing operations
• Define, execute and report on supplier production plans to ensure component supply meets Insulet’s growth objectives
• Responsible for all aspects of component planning including tools, processes, and metrics through the extended supply chain
• Ownership of inventory planning in conjunction with Global Procurement for all Insulet direct materials
• Drive tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers to ensure material planning processes are followed and that available material will achieve target inventory levels
• Deliver and measure component forecast plans for tier 1 and 2 suppliers to support contract-manufacturer-purchased materials and Insulet requirements
• Review short, medium, and long-term component supply positions globally to assure component supply and maintain component inventories at target levels to safeguard supply requirements at all factories
• Drive cross functional mitigation plans in cases of supply risk to avoid impact to production schedules in the end-to-end planning horizon
• Drive continuous improvement of material flow processes in support of procurement and manufacturing goals, particularly lead time and freight costs
• Manage Month and Quarter-End Inventory Reconciliation Processes to ensure alignment with Finance Operations
• Manage tactical communication with critical suppliers and develop detailed shipment plans to support manufacturing, particularly when recovering from supply issues
• Engage with Sales Ops, Supply Chain Planning and overall Operations/Distribution
• Manage MRP and purchasing for direct materials and finished devices
• Work with suppliers and category managers to negotiate favorable prices
• Manage replenishment strategy for key materials in line with supplier capabilities and material characteristics aligned with Procurement agreements
• Accountable to ensure proper Master data and planning parameters to drive accurate planning and procurement of materials
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• MBA preferred but not required
• 8+ years prior purchasing experience
• Background in medium/high volume electronics, plastics, metals, sterile packaging
• Proven background in delivering on supply assurance results
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Direct responsibility for inventory turns management
• In depth understanding of critical Supply Chain and MRP processes
• Supplier certification and performance metrics reporting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• And additional employee wellness programs