Senior Planner
- Costa Rica
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- University Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a Supply Chain environment, preferably in a production plant within the Medical Devices Industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B1+)
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to connect financial targets to Supply Chain KPIs
- Experience leading or supporting S&OP processes
- APICS Certification / CPIM
- Power BI knowledge is a plus
- Analyze ERP purchasing suggestions to ensure alignment with demand
- Communicate effectively with production planners, buyers, logistics, and other departments
- Prepare, send, and follow up on purchase orders or inter-company transfer orders
- Seek alternative solutions involving cross-functional collaboration
- Lead discussions with customers regarding delivery schedules
- Control inventory of raw materials, consumables, or assigned items
- Ensure consistent delivery of products and services to meet customer expectations
- Maintain accurate master data
- Mentor junior and mid-level peers
- Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans
- Drive continuous improvement in demand planning and S&OP processes
- Manage and communicate supply issues to stakeholders
- Schedule capacity and control demand through work centers
- Implement improvements in production control methods
- Calculate efficiency, utilization, and productivity metrics
- Determine capacity needs and update planning and financial data accordingly
- Actively participate in inventory management strategies
- Optimize inventory deployment to maintain high service levels
- Support new product introduction activities
- Perform other duties as assigned