Manager, Supply Planning
Auburn, MA, US, 01501
About KARL STORZ
From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.
As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.
About the Role
KARL STORZ is seeking a Manager of Supply Planning to lead finished goods supply planning activities across our active product portfolio. In this high-impact role, you'll guide a team of Buyer/Planners to maintain optimal stock coverage, deliver the highest level of customer service, and meet the company's inventory and financial goals — ensuring the Right Product is in the Right Place, at the Right Time, at the Right Cost.
Pay range: $82,400 – $107,100
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with Demand Planning, Marketing, and Product Management to develop aligned demand and supply plans.
- Recruit, hire, and develop a team of Buyer/Planners, fostering continuous growth and skill development.
- Oversee purchase order creation with suppliers, factoring in lead times, volume discounts, and order handling efficiencies.
- Monitor demand patterns and manage supplier communication to expedite or de-expedite deliveries as needed.
- Partner with Transportation, Warehouse, and Quality teams to resolve shipment delays, receiving discrepancies, and non-conforming product issues.
- Communicate product availability updates and lifecycle management decisions to Marketing and Product Management.
- Support Accounts Payable in researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service levels, and waste reduction.
- Ensure full compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820) and KARL STORZ's Quality Management System.
What You Bring
- 4–6 years of experience in supply chain, supply planning, or a directly transferable field.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Office Suite.
- Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is highly desirable.
- Up to 10% travel required.
What Will Make You Successful
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and transition fluidly between topics in a fast-paced environment.
- Above-average written and verbal communication skills across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Solid financial and business acumen with experience managing inventory investment and purchasing decisions.
Why KARL STORZ?
Lead a team of 7 exempt employees within a globally respected medical device organization, with broad decision-making authority across purchasing and inventory management. Join a collaborative culture built on quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement, with ongoing development opportunities across a dynamic, cross-functional supply chain environment.
Ready to make an impact? Apply to be our next Manager, Supply Planning and help us build the future of MedTech together.
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KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.
The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.
Nearest Major Market: Worcester