Planning Lead EMEA

Requisition ID:  33271  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates are proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential.

PLANNING LEAD EMEA

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for designing, executing, and monitoring EMEA supply and inventory activities. Ensuring continuous and efficient supply of finished goods to all customers, using a minimum amount of inventory to maximize efficiency targets.

Next to the management of the local EMEA Inventory Planning team, the manager will execute as his/her team operational and tactical Inventory Planning tasks by the management of specific Business Units. 

ESSENTIAL MANAGER DUTIES

• Provides leadership and direction on the best practices required to create, implement, maintain and standardize inventory and material management strategies for the supply chain network using inventory parameters to minimize carrying costs but ensuring customer service levels.
• Ensures that proper metrics are designed and understood to drive standardization and continuous improvement.
• Review and maintain critical network planning parameters — such as ABC segmentation, safety stock settings, replenishment quantity, and product life cycle management — taking into account constraints and inputs, such as lead time and order cycle time.

• Maintain understanding, documentation, and communication of the global supply planning process design and Segment / Regional differences.
• Understand and translate Regional business needs to inform potential changes to the global supply planning process design.
• Responsible for decision making that includes any aspect of supply planning processes; support decisions that involve data, tools, or operating model considerations related to supply planning.
• Own the performance of Supply planning process in partnership with region and Global Planning leadership.
• Develop and implement methods, standard operating procedures and processes to maintain accurate inventory levels at regional locations and methods to dispose of discontinued and obsolete inventory items as needed.
• Will play a key role in supporting the S&OP process and all related supply and inventory meetings and improvement projects.
• Evaluates the skills and capabilities of the EMEA team – centralizing and regionalizing activities as appropriate to ensure successful completion of projects, leverage global capabilities, and maximize existing resources.

ESSENTIAL INVENTORY MANAGEMENT DUTIES

• Management of stock levels in all trade stock locations (using MRP, inventory report, inventory repositioning, working with Sales, Demand Planner, Commercial, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory etc. to avoid obsolescence and  to manage spikes in demand etc.)
• Manage and own the parameters in SAP that impact the MRP process
• Handling & follow up of purchase orders ( internal and external stakeholders )
• Execute and monitor processing of inbound flows: shipment notifications, inbound transactions, management of inbound discrepancies, link with accounting
• Maximize product availability taking into account supply chain, technical, regulatory and quality constraints, in order to avoid stock-outs and over-stocks
• Monitor and make (documented and approved) stock transactions to ensure recording of stock matches with physical reality
• Manage stock levels in different warehouses ( transfer stock between EMEA warehouses, review stock levels… )
• Prepare and handle yearly review stock level parameters ( spare parts reorder points, coverage profiles, lead times… )
• Understand the Sales, Inventory  and Operations Planning process of the company, and work with it to plan product range changes (new products, phase out of products) and supply/inventory of product
• Provide information and support required by internal customers (open order information, product availability info, info required by accounting...)
• Administer planning systems and databases in order to assure accurate data (e.g. IDOC follow up)
• KPI reporting where required
• Co-ordinate  rework of stock (labelling, repack etc.) when needed with Warehouse.
• Monitor inventory counting process in various locations and perform inventory control and reconciliation tasks
• Be the back-up for Inventory Planners and other team members where required
• Maintenance and execution of  SOP’s related to inventory planning, receipt, distribution and warehouse management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the supply chain function, the last few in a leadership position.
• Good experience/familiarity  with logistics processes: warehousing, order fulfillment, freight, customs
• Good experience with reporting and analysis of Supply Chain Key Performance indicators

Skills

• In line with Terumo's Core Values:
  • Respect - Appreciative of others
  • Integrity - Guided by our mission
  • Care       - Empathetic to patients
  • Quality  - Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• Knowledge about how inventory supports value in the network as well as risks and costs associated with inventory.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Highly self-motivated team player who can work effectively with management, business unit personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness and persistence.
• Proven leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Effective project management skills.
• Experience in planning and executing processes.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking skills and the demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• SAP experience is highly desired.
• May have direct reports to mentor and lead.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• APICS and/or CPSM certification or willingness to work towards same.
• MBA a plus

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Position based: EMEA HQ
• Position reports to: Director Customer Relations & Supply Chain EMEA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Some travel may be required.

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation