Manager, Planning & Logistics - Cardiac Surgery

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

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Job Overview

Responsible for managing manufacturing and supply planning to maintain global inventory levels within corporate guidelines. Oversees receiving, raw material warehouse, shipments for sterilization, and mailroom operations. This role also includes support and oversight of NPI (New Product Introduction) sourcing and planning activities to ensure timely launches and stable supply of components and finished goods during the product development phase.

Job Responsibilities And Essential Duties

• Deliver monthly supply plans and committed build schedules.
• Manage global SKU-level inventory within corporate guidelines.
• Ensure uninterrupted Finished Device flow to meet service level, backorder, and inventory targets.
• Identify and communicate potential product shortages and resolution plans.
• Coordinate supply allocation and get-well dates when supply can't meet demand.
• Collaborate with Global Demand Planners to solve demand-supply issues.
• Align with Marketing and Factories on product life cycle transitions and ramp-ups.
• Support customer service in OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) improvement initiatives.
• Oversee shipments to sterilization operations and other non-product shipments in SAP.
• Maintain accurate and properly stored inventories.
• Direct and supervise cycle counts.
• Validate freight/expense bills for accuracy before payment.
• Ensure all SAP inventory transactions are traceable and accurate.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff in policy compliance.
• Provide management reports on inventory and materials activity.
• Manage Lot Prep Area and hazardous material handling as per compliance.
• Handle receipt and processing of complaint products and returns.
• Lead and coordinate sourcing and planning activities for NPI projects.
• Act as the key liaison for Cost Saving project management within supply chain.
• Represent Supply Chain in HP3 core teams and component troubleshooting efforts.
• Ensure supply stability for key components (e.g., Kaynes and Microline Power Supply).
• Drive sourcing of new suppliers and molds for tooling condition improvement.
• Coordinate the FMEA Action Plan with cross-functional partners.
• Support power supply resourcing activities.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to NPI and prototype activities.
• This is not an inclusive list of job responsibilities
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (equivalent) in Business Management or other related field and/or combination of education and related experience is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• APICS Certification is preferred.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• MRP systems knowledge required (SAP preferred).
• APICS certification and material handling certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation.
• Sound judgment, organizational skills, initiative, and flexibility.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and work well with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A minimum of five or more years’ experience in production planning, purchasing, materials management or other related activities is required. Seven or more years of experience is preferred. Experience is a regulated industry (GMP’s and ISO 9000) is ideal.
  
  

Salary Range: $117 - $140K

About Us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Benefits At Getinge

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.