Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Role Overview
Supports the Business Unit Supply Chain team with instrument supply planning and distribution requirements planning.
Analyzes supply and demand, supports inventory optimization, maintains planning data, and provides insights for operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Commercial, Logistics, and Finance teams.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Schedule
- Standard Monday–Friday work schedule.
Workplace
- Fully onsite at the Carlsbad site.
- The posting prioritizes local candidates in San Diego County or Orange County and states relocation assistance is not provided.
Role Overview
Supports the Business Unit Supply Chain team with instrument supply planning and distribution requirements planning.
Analyzes supply and demand, supports inventory optimization, maintains planning data, and provides insights for operational performance and customer satisfaction.
Works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Commercial, Logistics, and Finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory positions, and capacity constraints for instrument supply planning.
- Execute and maintain DRP for deployment of finished instruments across regional distribution centers.
- Monitor inventory and recommend actions to balance availability, customer service, and investment; identify supply-demand risks, shortages, excess inventory, and service impacts.
- Maintain performance metrics for inventory, service, forecast accuracy, and deployment effectiveness; support monthly S&OP / IBP analysis and reporting.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Commercial, Logistics, and Finance on planning decisions and supply issues.
- Assist with new product introductions, transitions, and end-of-life planning.
- Maintain planning parameters and validate data in Oracle Cloud and other planning systems; support system improvements.
- Use analytics and reporting to inform decisions and participate in Practical Process Improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.
- Three to five years of experience in supply chain planning, distribution planning, inventory management, or operations.
- Experience supporting supply planning, deployment planning, or DRP processes.
- Strong analytical skills, Excel and data analysis proficiency, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and planning applications.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with instrument, capital equipment, or manufactured-product supply chains.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud, SAP, Kinaxis, or similar planning platforms; familiarity with S&OP / IBP.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools.
- APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or PPI methodologies.
Compensation
- Estimated California salary range is $83,300–$111,000 per year; the position may also be eligible for a variable annual bonus.
Additional Conditions
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screen.
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