Inventory Demand Planner
: Job Details :

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Monday Friday

Location: 5050 Wesley Rd Apopka, FL 32712

The role youll contribute:

The Inventory Demand Planner position is responsible for the development of the inventory forecast to support medical/surgical products to the CFD-South, North, and West Regions originating from the Consolidated Service Center(CSC). They must fully understand the flow of operations for all functional processes between PeopleSoft and TECSYS. The Inventory Demand Planner will be responsible for the management of inventory levels, drive efficiency in purchases through collaboration with Sourcing and Procurement, and scheduling of inventory products from manufacturers. The responsibilities of this position involve supporting all aspects of the product volume forecasting, inventory allocations, new product and contract portfolio conversion introductions, and assisting the integration into the CSC. Will work collaboratively in reviewing and resolving forecast exceptions and ensuring the inventory strategies are appropriately implemented and maintained in Tecsys. A significant level of autonomy exists, and judgment must be exercised daily to maintain a sufficient level of inventory to meet unplanned demand ensuring patient care is not impacted.

The value youll bring to the team:

• Reviews and sets optimal inventory levels using system generated demand plans and EOQ tools.
• Periodically reviews forecasted demand for assigned product categories with relevant materials management and clinical user groups; and adjusts forecasted demand to forecasted patient census.
• Reviews and approves system generated replenishment orders.
• Reschedules, expedites and cancels purchase orders in the system as needed to maintain accurate performance reports.
• Provide supplier performance feedback as necessary and respond to routine supplier performance surveys
• Communicates any identifiable or potential supply or quality issues or supplier concerns that may impact the quality of customer operations and patient care, or the integrity of supplier data.
• Processes material returns and coordinates refund activities with other CSC internal departments and supplier.
• Maintenance of relevant data into the TECSYS inventory management and procurement applications.
• Manage all needed changes as per the appropriate change control procedures.
• Resolve, when necessary, any accounts payable, supply quality issue, receiving discrepancies and shipping problems that may arise in the areas of responsibility.
• Maintains assigned performance measurements, records, and reports in the system updated.
• Must be able to work under minimal direct supervision and be willing to take initiative to resolve problems and to help revise and upgrade processes.
• Exceed annual Bulk Buy purchase targets and identify weekly at least one bulk buy opportunity based on historical purchases.
• Responsible for planning and forecasting of medical surgical inventory levels based on historical trends, reoccurring buys, seasonal forecasts, purchase trends, and current inventory levels.Responsible for the most complex inventory assignments for a broad scope of product and vendors, as well as leadership functions.
• Resolve, when necessary, any accounts payable, supply quality issue, receiving discrepancies, and shipping problems that may arise in the areas of responsibility.
• Reviews and sets optimal inventory levels using demand planning system generated demand plans and Economic Order Quantity tools. Review forecasted demand with relevant management and make appropriate adjustments as dictated by forecast accuracy. Develop strategies to maximize opportunities and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other analytical discipline, OR
• Three to five years relevant/equivalent experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Previous experience with demand/sales forecasting using various forecasting software required, inventory control methods and Economic Order Quantity models

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• APICS certification highly preferred.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Supply Chain/Purchasing

Organization: AdventHealth Corporate

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24044391

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.