Regional Demand Planner - Canada

Regional Demand Planner - Canada

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Regional Demand Planner - Canada will be a key actor in the integration point between Canadian market, sales and product teams, and supply chain operations areas. Establish the S&OP processes and maintain demand forecast analysis to ensure the availability of products in the Canadian market while minimizing losses due to obsolete / expired inventory. If you are interested in working, learning, and professionally advancing in a fast-growing global organization with great resources and opportunities, then apply to join our talented team and support us in Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

This position is headquartered in Naples, Florida and will support our Canada Region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conduct the Canadian market S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) monthly process.
• Regularly review forecasting parameters of the planning system to identify products with highest deviations, make the necessary changes in planning, and improve accuracy.
• Facilitate the dialog with market teams, providing tools for sales forecast integration to ensure monthly demand data is aligned with customer expectations. Coordinates all conference calls and strategic communications with assigned region.
• Present demand analysis and incorporate input from regional sales and product teams to support consensus decisions. Responsible for facilitating discussions and stimulating cross-functional engagement in the process to improve accuracy in the demand forecast.
• Strategic partner in major commercial events, such as new business development, product launch, and product set up, promotions of slow-moving products, short shelf life, and / or obsolete; ensuring information is consistently incorporated to the planning process.
• Work closely with the product team to keep Phase in, Phase Out updated and minimize obsolescence and destruction.
• Plan and maintain control of inventory levels in order to anticipate possible supply problems and ensure product availability in the different markets. Signal and escalate problems of unavailability of materials in order to minimize impacts on sales and customers.
• Plan, design and request corrective actions if necessary to ensure financial levels of inventory and write-offs according to budget and P&L.
• Develop, monitor, and present monthly performance KPIs for the operation, such as but not limited to forecast accuracy, product availability, write off, inventory levels, days on hand, and backorder. Use metrics to recommend actions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with the Global Supply Chain to keep priorities aligned and information flowing in both directions.
• Maintain a good relationship with the FLS and Commercial areas, to contribute to the smooth development of activities as well as to the improvement of processes.

Education and Experience :

Knowledge and Skill Requirements / Specialized Courses and / or Training :

Machine, Tools, and / or Equipment Skills :

Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power BI. Proficient in SAP ECC APO application is a plus. Desirable statistical software knowledge.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills : Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Arthrex Benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.