HIGHRIDGE creates the world's most innovative spinal solutions across the spectrum from Motion Preservation to MIS to Bone Healing to Core Spine. Working at HIGHRIDGE is not just work. Life at HIGHRIDGE is purpose-driven. Every day, you have the privilege of using your talents to demonstrate Confidence in your work and restore Confidence for our patients. Confidence that moves.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless coordination of demand planning, forecasting, and activities for the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to optimize our supply chain processes.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
have a previous demand planning experience using statistical methods and software.
be familiar with a standard demand planning cycle, demand consensus review, etc.
with sales, marketing, and other relevant departments to gather demand forecasts and market insights.
with finance to ensure demand plan alignments with financial growth targets by brand.
to improve the set forecasting process for EMEA region.
historical data, market trends, and predictive analytics to generate accurate demand forecasts.
and evaluate the accuracy of demand forecasts, adjusting as necessary to minimize forecast errors.
regular meetings to review demand and supply planning updates, address concerns, and align strategies.
in the implementation and enhancement of supply chain planning tools and software.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)
with statistical forecast software required (Forecast Pro is a plus, but other relevant software will be accepted).
Device experience a plus.
with regular demand planning process with marketing reviews, DCR, county review, etc.
experience with data management and analysis in Microsoft Excel is critical.
with MS Office applications, Power BI and Smartsheet is required.
communication skills.
Oriented.
be able to understand various warehouse, inventory, and planning data.
inventory management approaches (working capital tracking, turns, DOH) and financial reporting skills needed.
be able to professionally present information orally or in written format.
be able to work in time critical and at times, high stress environment.
be able to successfully work alone or in team setting.
Education/Experience Requirements
degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or related field
years of proven experience in supply chain, demand forecasting, and inventory management required.
in using supply chain planning software and tools.
analytical skills with the ability to interpret and leverage data for decision-making.
communication and interpersonal skills.
to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
mindset with the capability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.