DRP Planner, Supply Chain (North America & Canada)

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as one QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a DRP Planner, NACA to work in our Supply Chain department. The role of the DRP planner is to develop an inventory plan for NACA based on demand, actual orders, network lead times and available inventory. The role will define the appropriate inventory levels in conjunction with the Global Planning team and associated required capacity (for example, distribution and production) to optimize service, working capital and costs. This role is the main point of contact with Customer Service for supply related questions. This person is a hands-on worker who will drive the creation of a finished goods inventory and distribution forecast.

This position is based in San Diego, CA and can be hybrid

The Responsibilities

• Plan and/or forecast finished goods requirements using SAP and APO. This includes projecting inventory levels, calculating appropriate safety stock, reporting deviations from projected inventory targets, monitoring, and managing product forecasts.

• Tracking and reporting on deviations from forecasts, monitoring levels and fulfilment of customer backorders, this includes both direct customer backorders and replenishment shipments to other regions.

• Comfortable performing ad-hoc analysis of supply plans, scrap projections, demand, and inventory and provides recommendations to management. This may include developing and executing plans to achieve finished goods inventory or scrap targets, and to support financial goals.

• Accountable for finished goods inventory plans. Individual will develop inventory projections, monitor progress to plan, report status to management, and adjust plans as required.

• Interface with Customer Service to communicate supply availability. Interface with the warehouse and transportation teams as needed to support day to day operations.

• Maintain timely reporting of inventory, backorder, and line item fill rate metrics.

• Interact with planning management, procurement, engineering, suppliers, etc.

• Identify and drive plans for improvement of supply chain metrics (i.e. inventory, scrap, availability, etc.)

• Employ the use of quality and lean thinking tools to identify and drive improvement opportunities.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• BS Degree

• 4-6 years supply chain experience in a matrix environment required.

• Knowledge of ERP System and planning processes.

• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.

Preferred:

• MBA/MS

• Focused degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Operations

• SAP experience.

• MS Access experience.

The Key Working relationships

Internal: NA Customer Service, Distribution, Global Planners

External: Suppliers

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment and may include handling of viral and bacterial hazards as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Position requires ability to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasion.  Up to 60% of time in meetings, working with team and on the manufacturing floor; 40% of the time at the desk on computer, walking, standing or sitting extended periods of time, doing analytical work are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Position requires use of Personal Protective Equipment as posted.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $79,000 to $134,000 and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.

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