Supply Chain Planner

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At Evident, we deliver optical technology that pushes the limits of scientific discovery. Through advanced microscopy solutions, we help researchers and innovators illuminate the unseen.

We're looking for a Supply Chain Planner who will help us do the same with supply chain planning and replenishment:

• Someone who can spot bottlenecks across demand, supply, and operational execution before they reach the customer
• Someone who brings clarity and momentum to inventory planning, replenishment, and cross-functional execution
• Someone who can help us make it Evident why short lead times and reliable delivery keep our customers ahead

We need a Supply Chain Planner responsible for supply chain planning, replenishment, and sales order de-bottlenecking within Evident Americas' Supply Chain team. You will set up and maintain inventory and lead-time parameters, proactively trigger stock replenishment, and coordinate end-to-end execution across departments and global teams to achieve a high customer service level through short lead times and reliable delivery.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

1. Analyze and maintain supply chain system parameters, including standard lead times, reorder points, safety-stock levels, and outbound transit times
2. Align regional inventory and lead-time settings with global SIOP requirements as well as supplier and warehouse capabilities
3. Monitor actual inventory levels and drive operational inventory clean-up
4. Cooperate closely with global counterparts, Product Managers, Sales Managers, Buyers, and Finance to optimize planning reliability and keep plans up to date through regular review and correction
5. Execute and handle internal replenishment orders, managing the orders through inbound and warehouse processing
6. Maintain close and continuous communication with internal suppliers to secure material availability and improve delivery schedules
7. Align complex delivery requirements with Customer Care and Sales teams, and ensure they are met through hands-on execution and coordination with other Operations team members
8. Monitor operational performance and troubleshoot issues, including open order management and short-term bottleneck resolution (e.g., supplier acceleration, re-allocation, delivery speed-up)
9. Identify recurring bottlenecks across demand, supply, and operational execution, and propose structural countermeasures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a planner role, or a comparable operational role, with a strong analytical skill set and end-to-end process understanding
• Experience in an internationally operating company is preferred

Skills:

• Knowledge of ERP systems, BI reporting tools, and confident handling of MS Office programs
• End-to-end process understanding: Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Sales and Operations Planning
• Knowledge of lean methods (e.g., KAIZEN) is preferable
• Fluent in English

Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.):

• Flexibility to occasionally align working hours with Japan- and Germany-based colleagues across time zones
• Hybrid working model, combining the flexibility of remote work with regular on-site presence
• Office located close to the warehouse, fostering a hands-on understanding of products and material flows and the chance to enjoy the on-site team spirit

Core Evident Behaviors

• Think Big- Sets ambitious goals, thinks beyond the immediate and works outside of own area for insight and inspiration to excel

• Own the outcome- takes a high degree of personal accountability, ownerships and embraces a customer-centric approach to prioritization, planning and work

• Test. Decide. Go-Open minded, willing to try new things, balances risk with agility in a culture of learning and rapid growth, moves at pace to get the right things done

• Kaizen Everywhere, Everyday - Solicits feedback to enhance effectiveness, continually identifies and drives improvement and new ways of working, operating and thinking

We realize that work is more than just a job for you.
It is a big part of your life, but not the only one. That's why we offer competitive salaries, an annual bonus program and comprehensive medical benefits, as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible hours, parental and adoption leave, on-site services and support networks, all so that you are ready to meet life's challenges.
We are committed to fostering a culture of well-being and inclusion by conveying the values that are most important to our employees.