Boston Scientific Supply Chain Partner 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

384213455

WHAT WILL YOU BE REPONSIBLE FOR?

• Lead the ANZ iteration of the global Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process as the key cross-functional integrated business planning process. Align efforts across operations, finance, regulatory, marketing and sales teams, and within the BSC quality framework, in support of strategic and financial goals.
• Effectively partner with Business Units and other key functional stakeholders to understand strategic imperatives in support of commercial ambitions and supply execution across your portfolio.
• Proactively analyse inventory, sales & scrap data to provide recommendations to Business Units enabling working capital, inventory reserves & inventory charges improvements.
• Partner with Commercial Operations leadership, Business Units and global SI&OP workstreams in maturing the ANZ SI&OP process, including and not limited to: PLC management; Demand Planning/Demand Management; Inventory Planning (working capital, EEO); Financial Plan reconciliation to demand plans; and, escalating key decisions for ANZ SI&OP Executive Review.
• Represent ANZ & Asia Pacific in global supply chain forums and global systems & process improvement projects.
• Lead cross functional Value Improvement projects to drive consistent improvement in service and financial outcomes.
• Set and review inventory policy to support segmented service level targets across your portfolio and in consideration of financial KPIs.
• Prepare and maintain monthly Demand Plans including consignment inventory requirements, strategic stock planning, new product introductions and end-of-life phases, in the Rapid Response supply chain planning system.
• Ensures awareness and compliance with applicable standard operating procedures to meet, comply and champion all quality and regulatory commitments of Boston Scientific.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years in a similar role with exposure to leading an IBP process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with all levels.
• Solid understanding Supply Chain planning including statistical forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence key stakeholders without direct authority.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analysing large data sets essential.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently and collaboratively with local and remote teams.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and high-quality output.
• Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment.
• A self-starter who has a desire to learn.
• Demonstrated focus on innovative thinking.
• Strong time management skills.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and a desire to take on new responsibilities and challenges.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS

Planning & Execution

Proven track record in developing and implementing plans to drive BSC supply chain, field inventory and operational strategies.

Seeking to understand and prioritise among the unique needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.

Win support and acceptance of proposals and VIP initiatives through careful consideration of key stakeholder needs.