Articles

Spares Planning Analyst

The Career Potential

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is committed to improving and saving lives with diagnostics. To do this we hire people who share this dream and are ready for new adventures. As a valued team member, you will carve your own career path and be part of building this company stronger and better than ever before. There is no limit to the experiences, opportunities and new directions you will have access to here at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. More importantly, you will be driving the surge of a whole new direction in important medicine. That’s something we can all take pride in as we take this journey together.

Ortho is known in the industry as a leader in customer service and support.  Deeply understanding and exceeding the needs of our clinical lab, hospital and blood bank customers is what we do.  It’s who we are.  If you join Ortho, no matter what your role, you will be expected to keep that Customer Excellence focus in your work.

The Opportunity

As the company continues to grow we are seeking a Spares Planning Analyst. The Spare Parts Planning Analyst will be responsible for supply planning process improvements, planning master data setting optimization, reporting standardization & automation, and S&OP related activities for current spare parts as well as new product launches and product discontinuances.  This position requires a high level of analytical skills and reporting to support, improve and innovate business processes while effectively communicating to stakeholders.  The analyst will own processes that support the Ortho Care organization and Supply Chain organizations.

This position can be in Rochester, NY or Remote.

The Responsibilities

• Responsible for analyzing supply requirements and developing an optimal plan to meet targeted service and inventory levels.   Global alignment and implementation will be critical.

• Responsible for Supply planning master data setting review, optimization, and alignment (MOQs, Safety Stock, lead time, pricing, req accuracy, planning alerts, PO date accuracy).

• Report management and automation.   

• Inventory health oversight (PO push out / pull in, stock at risk, NPI & discontinuance transition).

• Project support - recommended spare parts list process, FE surplus return process.

• Perform other work related duties as assigned.

The Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. A focused degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations is preferred. 

• A minimum of 4-6+ years of related experience in supply chain or a related field is required.

• Demonstrated supply chain planning experience, including demand planning, supply planning and inventory management.

• Strong analytical skills are required, including the ability to manipulate and analyze data proficiently.   

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint applications is required. 

• In depth knowledge of manufacturing control systems (ERP – MXP/XELUS/SAP/APO)) and processes are preferred.

• The candidate will have a great attention to detail and strong communication skills. 

• APICS and Process Excellence tools, training, and certification are highly preferred. 

• The candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and communicate clearly and concisely across all levels of the company and global functions.

• Travel required domestic and/or international.

  EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

  Apply online at: Spares Planning Analyst (myworkdayjobs.com)