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Global Inventory Planner

Pondicherry, India

Are you passionate about optimizing inventory levels and ensuring seamless operations across multiple locations?

Clario is seeking a dynamic Global Inventory Planner to join our team in Pondicherry, India. In this role, you will oversee inventory levels, manage the balance of new and used products, and collaborate with various departments to identify and address obsolete inventories. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining optimal stock levels, planning safety stock, and ensuring the availability of materials for production. If you have a knack for improving margins through material re-use and enjoy working with cross-functional teams, we want to hear from you!

What we offer

Competitive compensation (fixed + variable)
Attractive benefits (security, flexibility, support and well-being)
Engaging employee programs
Technology for hybrid working and great onsite facilities

What you’ll be doing

Global Inventory Planner oversees all inventory levels across the organization.
Ensures an adequate ratio of New and Used products used in the different studies depending on Country needs.
The Global Inventory Planner also works closely with Product Management and Warehouse to identify obsolete inventories and takes proper actions.
Oversee inventory levels and keep the right amount of stock level
Plan depending on Lead times and other factors the correct safety stock level
Tracking returns from clients and push the rework / upgrade / decom or repairs together with the Warehouse and Pre Prod Team
Oversee defective material and push teams to get them within warranty time out for repairs
Ensure that sufficient Material is available across our locations
Work with Logistic Site Management that material is available to produce the devices, Starter Kits etc.
Maintain a certain Level of New and Used products depending on shipping requirements
Improve Margin by optimizing the re-use of material based on preset goals
Work with Project Management / Project Coordinator on the returns and push for returns of the material from ending studies
Work with Demand Planners on DIO goals across LOBs
Identify with Product Management obsolete products and discuss with Finance the next steps
Present inventory levels to Leadership and Management

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in economics or business administration, or equivalent experience in statistics, supply chain, or materials/operations management is preferred.
3+ years of experience in a Global Warehouse Management or Demand Planning environment, preferably within the Clinical trial Business or Healthcare field.
Experience analysing large amounts of information/data and developing fact-based conclusions.
Strong ability to solve problems using various analytical tools, including root cause analysis.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Experience in a fast-paced environment; with an ability to work independently, and cross-functionally on all levels of the organization
Professional approach with high attention to details, deadlines and strong follow through with minimal direction.
Ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization.
Strong overall understanding of the supply chain function and how internal customers utilize the stock level information.
English is mandatory and language skills of local country may be necessary.
Strong presence with the ability to interact with senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
Presentational skills preferred

At Clario, we put people first, always. We are united and driven by patients, committed to making a difference, and we are always looking for the best talent to help us transform lives. We value the contribution each of our people brings. It’s only through our people that we can continue to innovate technology that will shape the future of clinical trials.