Job Description
The Supply Chain Coordinator plays an integral role in ensuring the smooth operation of supply chain activities, from procurement to delivery. This position involves overseeing the logistics of supply chain management to optimize efficiency and productivity, while also maintaining cost-effectiveness. By coordinating with suppliers, manufacturers, and customers, the Supply Chain Coordinator ensures that the right products are delivered to the right place at the right time. This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring that all elements of the supply chain work together seamlessly. Through effective communication and strategic planning, the Supply Chain Coordinator supports the overall goals of the organization by maintaining a steady flow of goods and materials, thus enabling businesses to meet their objectives with enhanced operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Coordinator Job Duties:
- Manage and optimize a supply chain network with specific attention to planning, procuring, and coordinating the movement of medical supplies and biomedical equipment, including infusion pumps.
- Implement and oversee inventory management practices to ensure optimal stock levels, reduce holding costs, and minimize waste through efficient inventory turnover.
- Coordinate with Biomed and Sales leadership team to forecast demand and ensure the availability of products to meet customer needs without overstocking.
- Utilize supply chain management tools to analyze supply chain operations, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements for efficiency gains.
- Ensure compliance with international and local regulations governing supply chain operations, including customs regulations, import/export restrictions, and environmental standards.
- Lead sustainability initiatives within the supply chain, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of logistics operations and promoting ethical sourcing practices.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience: Experience in overseeing supply chain operations, ensuring efficient delivery of products, and managing supplier relationships related to medical supplies and biomedical equipment and/or devices, including infusion pumps is required. Experience in project management and a track record of successful supplier negotiations. Understanding global supply chain challenges and solutions is key.
Certifications & Licenses: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS or the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) preferred but not required.
Inventory Management: Balancing stock levels to align with customer demand while avoiding excess or insufficient inventory requires analytical prowess and accurate forecasting. This capability ensures a seamless flow of goods through the supply chain, reducing costs and enhancing product availability.
Demand Forecasting: Predicting future customer demand with precision allows for the optimization of inventory levels, guaranteeing product availability without surplus. Analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal variations informs purchasing decisions and production planning.
Supplier Relationship Management: Maintaining steady goods and materials flow is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, crucial for uninterrupted production and timely customer demand fulfillment. It encompasses contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and collaboration with suppliers to boost supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
Logistics Coordination: Managing the movement of goods from suppliers to customers involves detailed planning, execution, and monitoring. It requires optimizing routes and schedules for timely deliveries, cost minimization, and quality maintenance.
Compliance Monitoring: Regular audits and proactive identification of potential compliance issues ensure supply chain activities meet legal, ethical, and regulatory standards. Collaborating with suppliers to address non-compliance and staying informed about legislative changes are part of this meticulous process.
Risk Management: Developing contingency plans to address potential supply chain disruptions involves monitoring market trends, assessing supplier stability, and being aware of geopolitical events that could affect goods and material flow.
Technology: Advanced level skill set with Project Management software, MS Office Tools incl. Excel
Leadership/Management: Experience with managing teams/personnel. Demonstrating leadership ability in leading cross-functional teams on various projects.
Strong Communication Skills: The role involves a significant level of interaction with others, from internal teams to external partners, necessitating the ability to communicate objectives clearly and garner assistance and/or ownership from key stakeholders.
Job Tags
Contract work, Seasonal work, Local area,