#ChangeMakers
Ready to make an impact?

We develop, manufacture and supply dental implants, clear aligners, instruments, CADCAM prosthetics and biomaterials for use in esthetic dentistry, tooth replacement and restoration solutions or to prevent tooth loss.

We empower our employees to perform and make an impact, to question the status quo, to drive change, to stay ahead of the competition. From the first Dental Implant in 1974 to the latest Digital Solution – we do things differently than others

We deliver innovation based on evidence. This is part of our employer culture as well as an exceptional team spirit that truly encourages diversity and a powerful “can-do” attitude.

#WeChangeDentistry every day. Be part of it. 

Major Responsibilities of the Position:

Purchasing and inventory management: (40%)

• Builds models to maintain inventory within required levels, performs inventory analyses and proposes improvements to reduce stock without impacting customer deliveries
•  Controls and coordinates all supply planning activities in order to ensure high customer service levels with optimal inventory levels.
• Develops simulation models for shipping cost, makes proposals for cost reduction initiatives/activities, and manages execution of the initiatives, coordinating relevant stakeholders through execution.
• Coordinates replenishment orders for the distribution warehouse with both inter-company and third party suppliers through the analysis of supply and demand via inventory management systems
•  Issues purchase orders to third party suppliers based on the forecast and needs of the business.
• Monitors and maintains relevant MRP-settings, sets up new materials and performs routine data clean-up and maintenance.

Continuous improvement projects: (30%)

• Manage and support projects to improve current way of working. Develop what-if scenarios for inventory, order management, cost management and capacity utilization to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead change management efforts necessary to facilitate implementation and sustainment of inventory planning and deployment systems.
•  Executes and communicates standard logistics KPI’s to the Supply Chain Manager and proposes improvements in current ways of working.

Internal stakeholder management: (20%)

• Liaising with business partners for example, but not limited to, communicating proactively with Marketing/Product Management and Customer service with respect to promotional campaigns and new product launches to ensure that adequate inventory is in stock to support the activities.
• Works closely with warehouse staff on the goods receipt process and additional NPI storage/distribution needs to ensure new materials can successfully be received into the warehouse.
• Works with product management teams to achieve NPI targets.

Customer service level: (10%)

•  Works with customer service on stock situation requests, optimal fulfillment of large orders
• Measures customer service level and investigates missed deliveries.
• Identifies and address potential fill rate issues and impacts by conducting root cause analysis and implement action plan to mitigate for future.
• Prepares and communicates backorder and stock status reports to the sales team and customer service;

Other Duties:

• Ad hoc projects as required to support various departments from an inventory standpoint, or within the logistics function.

***** Not accepting out of state candidates*******

*****Must have current and proper authorization to work in the Untied States******

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in an analytical role, must be able to work with advanced Excel functions and create forecast/consumption models; ability to work with Tableau, and VBA or other programming languages is a strong plus;
• Minimum 3 years previous SAP inventory management and purchasing experience, preferably in a medical device environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ hands on experience with SAP’s SD and MM modules.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• International shipping/receiving experience is a plus.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong work ethic, self-motivation and problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute the plan to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams with strong customer focus.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in tasks requiring high accuracy.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) particularly Excel where advanced skills are required.
• Ability to work with Tableau
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous process improvement.
• Ability to analyze problems and opportunities and systematically approach them to make improvements both short term and long term.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
          

• Warehouse environment with some light lifting required

What can you expect from us?

• An agile and ambitious environment: We are #ChangeMakers.
• Open, friendly colleagues who #collaborate and #support each other:
  We are #Players+Learners.
• The #freedom to #create and #engage: You can leave your #FootprintInDentistry.
• An employer who invests in our #inspiring corporate #culture.
• The #opportunity to develop yourself as a person and in your #career. We #grow.
• #Attractive workplaces at great locations - We are a #GlobalPlayer.
• A good salary and many other cool #benefits (depending on location).
• To work for the No. 1 in #Dentistry and one of the leading #MedTech companies.

and many other things more! 

What do people say about us as an employer?
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Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.