Summary:
Nipro Canada is a long-standing customer focused company providing healthcare products and development in the global healthcare market. We are committed to delivering innovative, high quality and value-added solutions to improve patient care. This fundamental objective leads us to develop cutting-edge products that are not only safe for the medical provider but are manufactured to alleviate discomfort of the patient.
Essential Functions:
- Create item level and product line forecasts from market demand requirements in multiple facilities
- Optimize stock holding levels within the total supply chain by managing key planning parameters and end to end processes (lead times, MOQ, supply reliability, demand variability, service objectives, etc.)
- Issue new purchase orders for inventory replenishment at various warehouses. Escalate any constraints of demand greater than capacity as required.
- Maintain item master min/max and lead times in ERP system for optimal inventory planning
- Responsible for inventory balancing including inter-company warehouse transfers
- Develop strong, professional working relationships with all international factories and contacts
- Work closely with Sales and Customer Service on Account Management activities and projects
- 3PL and distribution center daily activities including, but not limited to, data entry, inventory control, and troubleshooting of issues
- Responsible for the minimization and reduction of slow moving, short dated, and obsolete inventory
- Develop, support, and participate in the SIOP process (sales inventory operations planning)
- Take initiative to identify opportunities and to implement continuous improvement projects to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the end-to-end supply chain system
- Support as needed to business plan (budget), capacity management and related projects
- Actively involved in planning and supporting new business opportunities, product introductions, system implementations and updates, conducting studies and executing logistics/network solutions
- Responsible for cadence reporting and distribution of specific daily, weekly, and monthly reports
- Responsible for possible consignment and VMI activities for selected customers or product lines
Travel Required:
Minimal
Education & Certification Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Planning or related Supply Chain position
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
- Strong ERP knowledge and experience with Epicor, SAP, or equivalent system
- Strong analytical, problem solving and mathematical skills with high attention to detail
- Medical device or regulated industry experience preferred
- Manufacturing and/or Distribution experience preferred
- Excellent, professional written and verbal communication
- Experience & Required Skills:
- ERP System experience (Epicor, SAP or similar system acceptable)
- MRP, DRP and Forecasting modules
- Item Master & Purchase Info Record (setup, maintenance)
- Purchase Order (and Purchase Requisitions)
- Inventory Management
- Customer Orders (detailed inquiry and reporting ability)
- Demonstrated experience managing a complex multi sourced SKU portfolio
- Demonstrated experience solving supply issues to mitigate service disruption
- Forecasting experience using ERP systems, Excel, or statistical models (dedicated software)
- MS Excel – minimum intermediate level (pivot tables, V-Lookups, filtering, functions, formulas, charts)
- Demonstrated project management, time management, organizational and prioritization skills
- Experience in a lot controlled and FDA regulated environment or industry a plus
- Experience in a Lean or Six Sigma environment is desirable
- APICS CPIM or CIRM certification is desirable
EEO & Accessibility Statements:
Nipro Canada Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be made upon request at any stage in the recruitment, selection, onboarding or employment lifecycle.
Work Authorization:
Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada at time of hire
Physical Demand & Working Conditions:
Long periods of sitting or standing at a fixed workstation. Use of standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
