Distribution Planner

Location: San Diego, CA (Flex, usually once a week on site) Duration: 12 Months with possibilities of extension Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered Job Description: Develop and maintain demand-supply projection models Develop and maintain distribution resources planning models Lead cross-functional meetings to execute action plans Evaluate warehouse nodes' supply flow and target stocking levels Create slide decks and present to Stakeholders Provide MPS priority mix Support EMEA and APAC supply orders Analyze NPI and sunsetting SKUs and provide a timeline model Ability to data mine reports Investigate inventory problems, find root causes, and deliver solutions with cross-functional departments Lead continuous improvement and cost savings initiatives Must have skills: 5 years or more of experience in Supply chain/Operations Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel Intermediate to advanced user with MS Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint Experienced with ERP/MRP systems Self-starter comfortable leading cross-regional and cross-functional meetings that will interact/lead with different teams The work environment is fast paced and must be able to balance multiple deadlines Ability to stay organized while maintaining program/project timeline deliverables Candidate needs to have knowledge of ERP functions that support the Supply Chain A Supply Chain planner or Buyer/Planner for min of 5 years Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel Able to model supply projections, build plans Preferred skills: Certification: Preferred CPIM / CSCP or applicable knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience with Project and Program Management Experience in the medical device industry Knowledge of supply and distribution/inventory network planning Strong communication and interpersonal skills Familiar with navigating in Sharepoint/Teams/Smartsheets Experienced with ERP/MRP systems Self-starter comfortable leading cross-regional and cross-functional meetings Experience in the medical device industry Education Requirements: Preferred College Degree or equivalent 5 or more years in Supply Chain/Operations Any required tests during the interview process: #J-18808-Ljbffr