Job Information
Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc Supply Chain and Inventory Planner in Kirkland, Washington
The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.
The Supply Chain and Inventory Planner supports the supply and inventory planning function at Kestra. Collaborates with sales and marketing to develop a synchronized demand and supply plan. Analyzes current and forecasted inventory levels by location to correct inventory imbalances and develops plans to improve. Collaborates with supply chain partners to adjust supply plans to meet forecasted and actual demand and resolve variances to supply plans. Reports supply and inventory metrics to operations and finance management on a regular basis to ensure business objectives are met. Supports the implementation of business-system based demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory visualization tools. Collaborates with R&D and supply chain partners to phase-in changes and minimize obsolete inventory.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Collaborates with sales and marketing to receive demand plan and create inventory and supply plan to meet demand using structured Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) cadence and business-system based forecasting, planning and inventory visualization tools.
Analyzes planned and actual inventory levels by location to balance availability with efficiency. Communicates needed change to supply chain partners to re-balance supply plan as needed.
Analyzes Tier 1 and sub-tier supply chain partners supply plans relative to demand forecast to identify over/under supply conditions and collaborates with supply chain management to resolve.
Collaborates with R&D and supply chain partners to phase-in product changes as required to assure continuity of supply.
Reports supply and inventory metrics to operations and finance management on a regular basis.
COMPETENCIES
Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.
Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards.
Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service.
Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.
Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking.
Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind.
Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.
Ability to be a self-starter, seek new and better methods, and work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates deep expertise in profession and industry best practices.
Ability to collaborate within a Team environment and across functions.
Capability to discern relevant facts and in turn, effectively resolve issues by making good decisions (compliance, quality, integrity, ethics, and critical thinking ability).
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced goal-oriented environment.
Demonstrates the understanding of deadlines and time limits, ability to accomplish goals, and the desire to win.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or technical degree with equivalent business experience
2+ years’ experience in supply chain and inventory planning role
Experience supporting a company’s SIOP process
Experience coordinating supply plans with supply chain partners.
Experience working with demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory visualization
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external partners
Operational and financial analytical skills
Predictive analytical skills in demand, supply and inventory modeling.
Preferred:
Experience working with Med-Tech Products
MBA
Experience with business-system based demand forecast, supply plan, and inventory visualization tools.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Indoor open office environment
Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment
Extended hours when needed
Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage
Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
Frequent computer use
Frequent phone and other business machine use
Occasional lifting required up to 20 pounds
TRAVEL
Occasional travel, domestic, may be required, 10%
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Kestra offers a very competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, 401K with Match, etc.
Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided. If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.
Salary: Annualized between $85,000 - $95,000, depending on experience and location.
Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.
Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.