Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning Forecasting & Inventory

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Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning Forecasting & Inventory

About the Role:

At Boston Scientific, this leadership role plays a critical part within the Global Supply Chain Planning (GSCP) organization, supporting both divisional teams and the GSC Planning Hub model. This role is responsible for driving accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and cross‑functional alignment to enable product availability, operational efficiency, and strategic decision‑making.

Your Responsibilities Include:

Lead teams to successfully accomplish:

• End‑to‑end forecast management, including statistical forecasting, overrides, and facilitation of demand planning cycles.
• Support AOP/FCAST rollups, ensuring consolidated and accurate forecasts and inventory across the business.
• Lead and support the US Divisional Demand Meeting process, partnering closely with divisional planners.
• Management of forecasting for new items, ensuring appropriate setup, modeling, and ramp‑up considerations.
• Inventory segmentation & adherence to assigned settings which include partnership with divisional and COE teams to drive success
• Advanced proficiency with analytical tools.  Includes using system tools and modeling to extract broad data sets. 

Cross‑Functional Alignment & Reporting:

• Act as a key collaborator across divisional planners, forecasters, and COE teams.
• Provide SME support in segmentation refresh, VIP, portfolio health, long‑range forecast stewardship, event management tracking and revenue reconciliation.
• Facilitate regional handoffs and coordination across business units.
• Serve as forecasting and inventory SME across the organization

Leadership:

• Lead a team of forecasting & inventory professionals that report centrally to the Global Supply Chain Planning Hub but are divisionally integrated.
• Includes serving as coach and mentor to the direct team as well as partnering with the divisional teams to be effective liaison for their unique business needs. 
• Communicates clear results and recommendations using advanced analytics to craft visual stories and develop reports/dashboards. 
• Provides guidance to GSC Planning team on implementation of new tool

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Analytics, Business, related field and or equivalent years of experience.
• 7+ years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, or supply planning.
• Proven analytical and data‑driven decision‑making skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated capability to manage complexity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory optimization or SIOP
• Familiarity with forecasting technologies and tools.
• Experience in organizational transformation 

Success Factors:

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution.
• Strong communication skills.
• High adaptability and resilience.
• Commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Requisition ID: 624169

Minimum Salary: $ 125800

Maximum Salary: $ 239000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.