Supply Planner (Medical LDC)

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we  protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management:

• Leveraging Historical Data: By analysing historical data, statistical models, and business insights, accurate demand forecasts are created.
• Balancing Stock Availability: Inventory plans are meticulously developed to strike a balance between stock availability, cost, and service levels.
• Monitoring Inventory Levels: Regular monitoring helps identify potential shortages or excesses, allowing for timely corrective actions.
• Replenishment Orders: Efficiently placing replenishment orders with both internal and external suppliers using Draeger procurement models.

Master Data Creation & Maintenance:

• SAP Views: Responsible for creating and maintaining SAP views, including MRP1, MRP2, MRP3, MRP4, Forecasting, Work Scheduling, and Plant Storage 1 & 2.
• Obsolete Item Management: Ensuring that master data related to obsolete items remains up to date through deletion workflows.
• Safety Stock Parameters: Regularly reviewing safety stock parameters, abnormal demand quantities, and lot size parameters.
• Replenishment Lead Times: Maintaining accurate total replenishment lead times, supply chain type, and planning profiles for materials.

Business Support:

• Peer Group Assistance: Providing support to peer groups during holiday coverage or when business conditions shift work dynamics.
• Transport Management Collaboration: Collaborating closely with transport management to identify local stocking policy opportunities, thereby reducing transportation and customs costs.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Responsible for creating or contributing to the following KPIs:
• Inbound Logistics
• Customer On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) Delivery
• Cycle Turns
• Blocked Stock
• Slow Moving Stock
• 6S (a measure of workplace organization and cleanliness)

Remember that while these tasks represent typical duties, the postholder may also handle other similar responsibilities as needed.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• To comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• To ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• To embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

• Materials Manager

Size of team/environment

• Team of 10 supply chain professionals who are committed to the undertaking of our responsibilities to ensure the inbound supply of raw materials, finished goods, and setting of production plans are harmonized with our internal and external customer requirements. The team are also part of a wider global function.  

Education/Qualifications

A level (or equivalent ) business qualification is desirable or proven work expereince in a similar role.

Related Experience 

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience working with Supply Chain KPI’s
• We are willing to provide an opportunity without relevant experience providing the below attributes can be demonstrated.
• An enthusiastic, capable individual who has an appetite for continuous personal development.

Skills, Special Competencies

• IT  skills i.e. MS Office
• Customer orientated
• Ability to organise and prioritise
• Ability to work as part of a team
• SAP working knowledge - Desirable
• Capacity for analytical thinking
• Comfortable providing feedback to suppliers.
• Commited to updating internal stakeholders with the latest part availability status.

 Dräger‘s Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days.
• Flexi scheme
• Hybrid working available.
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance.
• Healthcare cash plan
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Salary sacrifices car scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Subsidised canteen
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• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme
• Free onsite parking

 Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision,  to be an organisation  with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates  with the required qualifications and experience will be considered  for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over 130 years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16,000 employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.