Director of Supply Chain Demand Planning

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
As a Director, Demand Planning, you will execute strategic and tactical activities supporting the demand forecasting and planning activities; participate in the development of highly predictable demand-based forecasts for all products within the supply chain; work cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals. Key metrics include but are not limited to forecast accuracy, backorder avoidance and days on hand inventory. Demonstrate operational and strategic knowledge related to supply planning and inventory management. Strong analytical and organizational skills are required in managing supply chain complexity and possess the ability to juggle multiple aspects of the job to drive key requirements and objectives.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do

• Develop accurate demand forecasts and models through continuous improvement of planning processes, including strategic alignment and resolution of backorders.
• Enhance internal use of AI/ML for forecasting accuracy and collaborate with customers for supply chain digital capabilities.
• Provide guidance and oversight to SKU-level forecasts, ensuring alignment with end-user direction and consistency with customer trends.
• Contribute to short, mid, and long-term organizational goals with continuous improvement in forecasting and planning activities.
• Drive functional performance to meet cross-functional standards and tackle complex problems for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve organizational goals, drive product lifecycle decisions, and manage supply chain processes.
• Lead team in planning multiple product categories, analyzing inventory levels, and support the optimization of supply chain operations.
• Maintain stakeholder communication, analyze industry trends, and provide leadership for team development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance supply chain efficiency, improve forecasting accuracy, and address demand-supply imbalances, correct errors, defects for all supplies purchased within the organization.
• Manage team staffing, resources, finances, and provide strategic guidance to enhance operational performance and support decision-making.
• Develop and leverage metrics to monitor demand planning performance and programmatic efficacy to continuous improve

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Statistics, Business or a related field Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
• If candidate has master’s degree, then 8 years of experience is required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in using Workday ERP systems and Epic, with experience in supply chain management systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and management interactions
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments, handle pressure, and meet deadlines with limited information
• Exceptional analytical capabilities with a keen attention to detail
• Skilled in working across various organizational levels and in both independent and team settings
• Proficiency in Tableau for data visualization and analysis
• Deep understanding of Medical Device or Hospital Supply Chain operations and material flows
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills
• Effective conflict resolution and influence management abilities in a cross-functional role
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking capabilities
• Track record of executing tasks within tight timeframes with high accuracy
• Experience leading master data technology initiatives
• Skilled in clear, concise, and accurate communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and Data Analytics tools like Power BI
• Familiarity with various databases and computer software applications
• Preferred experience in project management and proficiency in Python

Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category III - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I tasks that are not a condition of employment

These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $76.90 - $101.91 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.