Terumo Aortic are seeking a dynamic Head of Supply Planning to lead our end-to-end supply planning function across the business. You will lead the Global Supply Planning and Production Planning teams and play a key role in shaping planning strategy, short and long-term supply plans, and inventory policies aligned with our Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process.
You will be responsible for ensuring service levels of 98.5%+ across 13 global regions, overseeing 6,000+ finished goods SKUs, and driving improvements in planning processes and systems (SAP S4 Hana). Experience in medical device or healthcare manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Production Planning and Global Supply Planning teams
- Ensure high service levels across markets through effective supply planning
- Develop and manage long-range supply plans aligned with global SIOP strategy
- Design and enforce inventory policies across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Partner with the SIOP team to run monthly planning cycles and drive scenario analysis
- Act as business lead for planning-related SAP S4 Hana developments
- Escalate and resolve cross-functional supply issues in collaboration with Operations, Sales, and Customer Service
- Support future-state 3PL integration and planning process transformation
Who You Are
- 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, ideally in medical devices or healthcare
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with SAP S4 Hana in a planning environment
- Strong leadership presence, with a track record of managing high-performing teams
- Excellent Excel skills and comfort working with complex data models
- Confident communicator across all levels and functions
- Process-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid environment