Supply Chain Planning Analyst
Industry Title
/Category: Medical Device/Supply Chain
Job ID: 2011-5311
Career Level: entry level
Location/Division: Tempe/BPV
Relocation: No
Posted Date: 11/22/2011
Close Date: ..
C. R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE: BCR)is a leading multinational developer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative, life-enhancing medical technologies in the fields of vascular, urology, oncology and surgical specialty products, employing over 11,000 people in over 25 countries around the world. Founded more than 100 years ago, we pioneered many devices that are now the cornerstones of modern healthcare.
We expect the highest levels of quality, integrity, service, and innovation from our employees – on the job and in the communities in which we work and live. In return, we foster an environment where individuals are treated with fairness and respect, and feel valued, acknowledged and rewarded.
Be Your Best at Bard – and ultimately, you can have an impact on the lives of people around the world.
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Overview:
Bard Peripheral Vascular, located in Tempe, AZ – where a tradition of vascular innovation spans decades of focusing on improving the quality of patients’ lives.
From C. R. Bard’s first arterial prosthesis developed in 1954, Bard and the division of Bard Peripheral Vascular have demonstrated commitment to innovative medical technology by introducing surgical and interventional devices for peripheral vascular patency, while providing exceptional service and support to surgeons, interventionalists and radiologists.
Bard Peripheral Vascular is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.
Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:
Work under direct supervision to perform Supply Chain activities for assigned product portfolio to optimize inventory, minimize cost, and set and achieve customer service goals. This includes forecasting, capacity planning, execution oversight, and monitoring and reporting of results. Provide input for SIOP process for a given business segment in order to align market and financial requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
Essential Job Functions:
* Provide input to demand forecasts.
* Provide analyses to Product Managers and Marketing to decrease demand variations.
* Provide input for SKU rationalization and other lifecycle management analyses.
* Contribute the planning aspects of new product launches during the pre-launch phase.
* Complete spreadsheet analysis during issue resolution or scenario planning.
* Query databases for information required for decision-making.
* Provide input to Executive Level presentations as required.
* Conduct analysis for inventory allocation where worldwide service is maximized.
* Monitor capacity loading on assigned production lines and forecast.
* Calculate ISS requirements in terms of weeks of sale for new product launches.
* Contribute to product phase-outs such that obsolete inventory is minimized.
* Calculate, propose and maintain safety stock targets.
* Provide input to the Business Planning process annually and provide quarterly updates.
* Perform basic financial analyses.
* Ensure personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
Basic Qualifications:
Strong analytical and communication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Must have strong computer skills.
Education and/or Experience:
BS degree in related field
0 – 1 year of related experience.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls and office equipment. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
