Global Planning Director - 2406164269W

　　Description

　　JOB SUMMA RY

　　The Global Planning Director role is responsible for demand planning, inventory planning and (supply) network planning for BWI for the Diagnostics, Access & Accessories, and Hardware / Software platforms. The role is responsible for attaining global key performance indicators (KPIs) including forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias), inventory (gross/net dollars, DOS), Slow Moving/Obsolete (SLOB), and customer service (OTIF) for the Diagnostics, Access & Accessories, and Hardware / Software platforms. This role owns key Supply Chain planning processes globally, including the BWI Global Executive IBP process, Global Inventory process and governance, and the Raw Material Control Tower process.

　　DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

　　For owned platforms, drive supply chain planning activities for the BWI business including demand planning, new product launch planning, inventory planning, and (supply) network planning

　　For owned platforms, responsible for the handshake/transition of new products into the base business (from the NPI Planning team)

　　For owned platforms, responsible for attaining and driving improvements to Key Performance Indicators, including forecast accuracy (MAPE, bias), inventory (gross/net dollars, DOS), Slow Moving/Obsolete (SLOB), and customer service (OTIF) for BWI business

　　Own the overall BWI Exec IBP process including leading the global BWI Executive IBP with senior management to communicate risks, opportunities, and scenarios while driving decisions to support business goals

　　Accountable for shaping and achieving Global inventory business plan ($ and DOS), setting safety stock levels, managing inventory tracking processes and reconciliation (i.e. actual vs. plan), and identifying/implementing inventory reduction opportunities

　　Own the global, long-term demand and supply chain strategy for owned platforms, partnering with Global Strategic Marketing and New Product Management to develop demand scenarios and strategies. Collaborate with Manufacturing and/or External Operations on corresponding supply scenarios and strategies to ensure adequate future supply capabilities and capacity. Communicate and escalate concerns to management

　　Build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders including Marketing, Manufacturing, Source, Deliver Finance, NPI, R&D, and Quality leading cross functional/ virtual teams where required

　　Responsible for identifying areas to improve supply chain effectiveness and performance

　　Conduct scenario plans to identify and / or close gaps (financials, capacities, inventory etc.) and drive alignment between business functions

　　Responsible for identifying and driving improvements to planning processes (IBP, demand, inventory and supply planning) as well as optimization of key planning parameters

　　Provide thought leadership and direction to peers through training and coaching

　　Provide leadership to a team of supply chain planning managers and analysts by recruiting, training, developing mentoring, and rewarding for high levels of company contribution

　　Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

　　Responsible for ensuring subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition

　　Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Government and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

　　Performs other duties assigned as needed

　　Qualifications

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required (preferably in Supply Chain / Logistics, Operations, or Engineering). A Masters degree or MBA is preferred

　　A minimum of 10 years in supply chain or operations is required

　　A minimum of 6 years of experience in two or more of the following areas: demand planning, supply planning, inventory planning, network planning, IBP, business system implementation, and/or new product introductions is required

　　A minimum of 5 years of people management experience required

　　REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

　　Proven track record of challenging the “status-quo”, visualizing potential opportunities and implementing actions to build value is required

　　Project management skills, with the ability to drive change and influence decision-making through multiple levels (Analyst, Manager, Director, Vice President) of the organization is required

　　The ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral form is required

　　Experience in scenario planning is required

　　Proven analytical/quantitative skills are required

　　High sense of urgency, adaptable to meet rapidly changing priorities is required

　　Understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies is required

　　Ability to develop, coach and lead a team of planners and managers in the execution, strategies and realization of departmental and company goals is required

　　MRP, APS, and/or ERP systems experience and understanding is required

　　High proficiency and advanced understanding in Microsoft Excel is required

　　Manugistics, JDE, SAP, Microsoft Access and/or SQL proficiency experience is strongly preferred

　　Six Sigma Certifications or Supply Chain Certification (APICS/ IBF) preferred

　　ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

　　Travel: up to 15%

　　Occasional weekend/travel work may be required as necessary

　　Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Israel-Northern-Yokneam

　　Organization Biosense Israel Ltd. (7957)

　　Job Function Integrated Business Planning

　　Req ID: 2406164269W