Senior Analyst managing procurement strategies for Marine Logistics Services at SABIC. Responsible for implementing category management strategies within the Maritime sector across Europe.
About the role
- Senior Supply Chain Planner managing end-to-end supply planning and procurement for a medical device startup. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supply continuity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate S&OP inputs and drive alignment between demand forecasts, supply, capacity, and material availability to support 12–18‑month rolling business plans
- Conduct scenario planning and capacity modeling to anticipate constraints and ensure readiness for development, clinical, and commercial phases.
- Monitor supplier lead times, yield assumptions, MOQ impacts, and procurement strategies to build stable plans and manage risk..
- Translate forecast, engineering build plans, and project needs into schedules and supplier POs driving purchase order management to ensure on time finished good and material availability.
- Engage with Engineering to ensure component specifications, inspection criteria, and acceptance requirements are clearly defined.
- Lead day‑to‑day engagement with external supply partners, CMs, and critical suppliers to ensure capacity, material availability, and schedule adherence.
- Coordinate weekly/monthly operational meetings with suppliers (production, quality, backlog review, escalations, MOR, QBR, etc.).
- Manage supplier commitments for delivery, quality, and lead‑time; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives through KPIs (e.g. OTD, material availability, yields, lead-time, inventory turns, PPV, etc.).
- Drive supplier compliance with Quality for agreements, including change control, inspection requirements, quality obligations, supplier audits, and ensure procurement documentation is complete.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and supply agreements; manage PPV and year‑over‑year cost improvement targets.
- Optimize inventory strategies (safety stock, reorder points, min/max, planning horizons) for supplier‑driven environments.
- Identify and mitigate exposure to long‑lead materials, supply disruptions, and single‑source risks.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels across internal and external sites; manage slow‑moving / excess / obsolete (E&O) and execute disposition strategies.
- Serve as a system owner and super‑user for operations including master data management / planning / purchasing modules (NetSuite or equivalent).
- Participate in development and launch of ERP system
- Own and manage MRP parameter governance (safety stock, lead time, lot size, planning horizons) and item master data for accuracy (item master, BOM structures, etc.)
- Govern planning parameters, dashboards, and automated alerts to ensure accuracy and predictability.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline supply chain workflows, systems and eliminate waste.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
- 5–15+ years of experience in supply planning, procurement, or materials management within medical devices, biotech, or regulated manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and EU MDR requirements related to supplier control and purchasing.
- Hands‑on experience working with contract manufacturers and outsourced production facilities.
- Deep experience with demand and supply planning, inventory management, and BOM/routing structures for internal and external manufacturing.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel, and supply chain analytics.
- Strong negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills (business and technical)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
- Results driven, collaborative team player capable of working well with others, as well as autonomously with little direction
- Ability to adapt to dynamic situations and adjust as we grow
- APICS certification
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including stock options.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401(k) program with matching contributions.
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