Emea Drp Planner

The OpportunityQuidelOrtho 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.Acquire demand forecasts for all FG inventory consuming events (sale, NPI, R&D, etc.) and translate thoseforecasts into a network supply plan aligned with the business strategy.Plan finished goods requirements using SAP and APO.This includes projecting inventory levels, calculatingappropriate safety stock levels, and reporting deviations from projected inventory targetsInterface with manufacturing and/or external vendors to develop and coordinate supply, place purchaseorders and track incoming supply.Interface with the warehouse and transportation teams as needed tosupport day to day operations.Develop mid/long term Rough Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP) considering current and future manufacturingconstraints to maximize manufacturing efficiency while minimizing working capital costs.Maintain systems, including SAP APO SNP, to drive appropriate net requirements for production andpurchasing of finished goods, including network planning parameters such as: lead times, safety stock,replenishment quantities, order cycle times, product life cycle management, etc.Develop monthly S&OPinput (medium or long term network supply plan and working capital projection), working with cross functionalS&OP team to evaluate multiple options, communicating impacts of tradeoffs to cost and service wheredemand and supply imbalances existManage key risks and opportunities associated with demand variation as well as capacity and materialconstraints.The role will also provide input into longer term capacity investment and sourcing decisions.Achievement of metric targets for supply chain: inventory, scrap, OTIF / LIFR, etc.Support ongoing continuous improvement activities for the Network Supply Planning and S&OP processes byanalyzing network supply performance and identifying opportunities to optimize inventory, reduceobsolescence across the network, optimize customer service and maximize production efficiencyBack up for partnered Network PlannerPerform other work-related duties as assigned.Required SkillsERP: SAP good knowledgeExcel & Data Handling -Strong ability to manipulate large datasets, pivot tablesReporting & Dashboards: Ability to build and interpret supply/demand reports.Soft skills: Proactiveness in spotting risks early ; Adaptability to changing priorities; Collaboration mindsetInventory Management: Safety stock, reorder points, days of supply, expiry management.Preferred SkillsEducation: Master's degree preferable but not a mustFrench advanced level