Global Product Launch Planner I

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Global Product Launch Planner I to manage the beta and full launch of products, utilizing quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring that the planning and allocation of assets aligns with budget and strategic initiatives.Join our talented team and help us stay focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the launch of new products by ensuring appropriate master data setup, monitoring incoming inventory, and managing outflows of inventory to planned commercial targets.
• Advanced understanding of system configurations for assigned product groups.
• Identify gaps between demand and supply plan and drive action to resolve.
• Communicates with Product Management, Sales and Field Operations to identify potential gaps in forecast.
• Provide approval for allocation of constrained inventory to ensure business objectives are met.
• Gain commercial insights into where limited inventory should be distributed.
• Promptly and accurately respond to ad hoc sales and inventory reporting requests.
• Provide visibility of new product launches to internal stakeholders.
• Communicate changes to the distribution plan with domestic stakeholders and international subsidiaries.
• Assist in creation of KPIs and Metrics for product launches.
• Identify lessons learned from previous product launches and implement into future product launches.
• Validate international set configurations based off of domestic benchmark.

Knowledge:

Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.

Reasoning Ability:

Provides routine analysis of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.

Discretion/Latitude:

Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions and specific direction.

Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• SAP experience is a plus
• Able to generate non-complex financial or inventory related analysis
• Excellent communication both written and verbal.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Finance or Supply Chain
• Experience S&OP, Supply Chain, demand or inventory experience preferred
• Experience in S&OP functional area within the Medical Device or similar industry is preferred

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Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Intermediate computer skills. Be able to follow written and verbal direction.

Knowledge of creation and interpretation of Busines Process Mapping.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

PC; Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook; PowerPoint; Word, Excel and Vizio. Power-Bi, SAP-ERP software management, Fax; Scanner.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

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Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.

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Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.