Staff Planner

Reporting to the Senior Director Supply Chain, the Staff Planner will be responsible for demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and global distribution, including management of the Sales & Operations Planning process. This role will provide support with purchasing and logistics related tasks as required.  

Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, R&D, operations, and finance, to gather demand forecasts and develop production plans.  
• Utilize best practice tools and techniques to generate accurate demand forecasts and monitor trends.  
• Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, inventory targets, shelf life, and capacity constraints.  
• Monitor inventory levels and production performance, managing changes, identifying potential risks and opportunities to optimize inventory levels while meeting customer demand.  
• Plan and execute global distribution of materials and products.  
• Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.  
• Support R&D with planning for new product introductions, including ERP setup, testing, and accuracy.  
• Lead the global business process for Sales and Operations Planning.  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of supply chain processes.  
• Analyze and report on key performance metrics, such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, production variances, and sales order fulfillment, to track performance and drive informed decision-making.  
• Ensure timely delivery of products to customers, successful execution of new product introductions, and effective management of excess and obsolete inventory.  
• Maintain clear and effective communication with team members, cross functional teams, and suppliers.
• Assist with purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and material handling as required.   
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day. 
• Ability to routinely lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to travel up to 10% working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel at times. 

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum 8 years of planning and global supply chain management, preferably in the life science tools industry, with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. 
• Strong knowledge of demand forecasting methodologies, inventory management principles, and supply chain best practices.  
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Netsuite), Microsoft Excel, and AI-based tools.  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights.  
• Strong communication