Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on chronic conditions. With more than 10,000 colleagues worldwide, we provide solutions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care.
About the role
- This role is part of the Global Quality and Operations function and specifically sits in the Global Supply Chain team encompassing demand and supply planning, logistics and customer service.
- Collaborative skills and an inclusive personality are required to facilitate and catalyze the right conversations for issue resolution, cross‑functional alignment, and continuous improvement.
- The role supports patient requirements and Convatec operational commitments to product availability, market growth, profitability and efficient cash management.
Your key duties and responsibilities
- Supply Planning:
- Support the S&OP process with Commercial and Finance teams; support the S&OE process with Production sites and Procurement.
- Drive the Manufacturing Site S&OE with scenarios and recommendations on risks and opportunities.
- Manage supply for assigned products to meet customer service objectives while achieving inventory targets.
- Allocate product to market distribution centres based on available‑to‑ship notes from manufacturing plants and raise purchase orders to replenish satellite DCs and rebalance inventory between warehouses.
- Support inter‑company markets and Customer Service with expected availability dates and supply information for backorders, low stock items, new business opportunities, tenders and new product launches.
- Communicate reviews of potential back‑order risks or manufacturing overstock to manufacturing plants.
- Align on priorities with manufacturing plants and commercial teams when supply is less than demand.
- Work with manufacturing plants and distribution centres to resolve shipping discrepancies, invoicing errors, damage claims and correct master data to prevent future discrepancies.
- Align demand with third‑party production plans, optimise inventory and supply continuity using ERP systems and analytics to support planning accuracy, assess capacity capabilities and coordinate cross‑functionally.
- New Product Development & Life Cycle Management:
- Support the management of the Business Unit product portfolio, coordinate new product launches and end‑of‑life activities.
- Ensure system alignment during launch and discontinuation processes.
- Reduce risk by communicating deviations from launch or discontinuation plans.
- Participate in project teams, including Advanced Operations, to present supply planning outcomes for forecast scenarios and support scenario planning and realization for NPDs.
- Inventory Management:
- Manage inventory strategy defined by the SCH Lead for the assigned scope; partner with Demand Planning to align metrics and improve proposal efficiency.
- Ensure the rightsizing and efficiency of finished‑goods inventory for assigned Business Units/Markets.
- Review excess or lacking inventory and provide proactive and reactive steps to reduce risk with close coordination with demand, commercial and financial teams.
- Identify areas for improved efficiency in service and inventory and adjust SAP parameters accordingly.
- Other:
- Act as backup to other Business Unit Supply Planners during vacation, business travel or other times as needed.
Skills & Experience
- Proven background and experience in supply planning.
- Experience participating in production and market S&OE, S&OP forums.
- Experience with SAP and IBP modules – transactions and reports.
- Global experience and exposure to healthcare (Medical Device or Pharma) preferred.
- Experience in the S&OP/IBP process.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel.
- Critical thinking and process‑oriented mindset.
- Self‑initiated and proactive attitude.
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
- Good communication and collaboration skills; ability to partner with and influence without direct authority.
- Highly organised and well‑prepared.
- Ability to work independently on complex issues and on tight deadlines.
- Strong listening and influencing skills.
Qualifications/Education
- Bachelor's degree minimum, preferably in supply chain, operations management, engineering or equivalent experience.
- APICS Certification highly preferred (current CPIM or CSCP).
Travel Requirements
- Up to 15% travel; international travel possible with overnight stays.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid and office based.
- 6‑month fixed‑term contract.
Special Factors
- The role collaborates with multiple global functions; mindful of time zones. Standard hours Monday to Friday; occasional weekend flexibility may be requested.
Equal Opportunities
Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. No discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives
Convatec is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Convatec employee without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Convatec. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.
