posted 04/15/10
Staff Analyst, Supply Chain
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, with more than five decades of experience in partnering with clinicians to develop life-saving innovations. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Edwards treats advanced cardiovascular disease with its market-leading heart valve therapies, and critical care and vascular technologies, which are sold in approximately 100 countries. The company has more than 6,400 employees worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan – it's our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we help ensure that patients regain and even improve their quality of life.
Opportunity Snapshot:
Seeking an experienced business analyst interested in becoming a key member of the global supply chain group supporting the Heart Valve Therapy business. This position will be responsible for providing analytic support to inform decisions related to Sales and Operations (S&OP) process with specific focus on master scheduling multiple plants, inventory management and forecast trending. The operations analyst will be expected to provide actionable insight and recommendations to increase overall profitability while meeting cash flow targets.
Responsibilities include:
- Decision analysis of product volume and product mix options across a dynamic manufacturing network
- Analysis of demand and implications to capacity, providing support to operations and finance for capacity expansions decisions
- Business modeling to simulate different manufacturing options and inventory configurations
- Assist in the preparation of content for the executive S&OP meeting, quarterly forecast, and annual operating plan
- Support inventory/distribution improvement projects
Our Requirements:
A minimum of five years of experience is required. Must have extensive JDE knowledge and experience. Experience with Demand Flow Technology (DFT), Lean or Six Sigma is preferred. Business modeling and decision analysis experience supporting Sales and Operations is also preferred. Will consider an Industrial Engineer with experience in operations financials
A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business/Accounting/Finance/Operations
- Strong problem solving and analytic skills
- Attention to detail
- High level user of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
To apply:
At Edwards Lifesciences, we want you to have as much information as possible before making an important career decision. To find out more about this role and the opportunity it offers, please visit our website:
www.edwards.com
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