Sales & Operations, and Demand Planning Manager at Spectra Medical Devices, LLC – Wilmington, Massachusetts

About Elevaris Medical Devices

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Elevaris Medical Devices is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for industry-leading, multi-national healthcare companies, global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and emerging technology companies. It is one of the world's leading manufacturers of made-to-spec procedural needles and specializes in the manufacture of precision micro-components, complex tubular components, and sub-assemblies for the medical device industry. We also distribute a wide range of complementary pharmaceutical products, surgical instruments, and medical supplies.

About the role

The Sales & Operations, and Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading the sales and operations planning process for the company. This is the primary responsibility of the role. This includes the direct sourcing of materials for operations in the USA, demand planning for international operations, strategic vendor relationships and the efficient logistical movement of product through the supply chain and ultimately to the customer.

What you'll do

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops/improves and leads the Sales & Operations (S&OP) process across a network of internal international manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers.
• Responsible for the management of monthly, and quarterly production scheduling process MPS (Master Production Schedule)
• Partners directly with the manufacturing team to optimize capacity planning and develop strategies to support the future product demand growth
• Manages end-to-end supply chain from point of manufacture to delivery to final customer. Portfolio of products encompasses bulk non-sterile, sterile medical devices and pharmaceuticals
• Regularly interacts with other functional areas such as Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D to conduct scenario planning to proactively provide analysis and recommendations on alternative supply chain constructs with cost-benefit analysis.
• Proactively provides key project issues and status to ELT to ensure full understanding of all risks and applicable mitigation plans.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, inventory management, procurement, or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of planning and strategic sourcing experience
• Strong understanding and knowledge of quality control, SOPs, GMPs, OSHA, FDA policies and regulations, personnel policies, and budget guidelines
• Ability to effectively organize cross-functional teams, maintain project timelines, articulate proposed solutions and associated benefits across the organization, and successfully guide the implementation including all change management aspects
• Experience managing contract manufacturing and third-party logistical provided organizations.
• Experience in process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies. Practical working knowledge of Lean principles resulting in measurable and tangible benefits to the organization.
• Knowledge of ERP (NetSuite preferred) computerized control systems, and experience in the implementation of ERP supply chain module systems is required.

PREFERRED SKILLSET:

• CPIM Certification through APICS, preferred
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication and problem-solving skills. Must be comfortable and adept in communicating with senior leaders and executive management
• Possess above-average interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work with others in a professional, positive and collaborative manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to learn, possess a can-do attitude, and motivated to succeed and grow
• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
• Advanced level in MS Office Suite; expert level in MS Excel
• Experience working in a start-up environment, helpful
• Ability to model the Elevaris company Values of Integrity, Invested, Inclusive and Ingenuity

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ADA STATEMENT:

The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers, co-workers and external partners. Contact your manager or HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to your role.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Contractor: Elevaris believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. The Company will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, status with regard to public assistance, marital or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. Disabled applicants may request any reasonable accommodation needed to enable them to complete the application process.