Do you want to join us in helping to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enabling access to care for more people around the world? At Siemens Healthineers, we pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare.  For everyone. Everywhere.

We offer you a flexible and dynamic environment with opportunities to go beyond your comfort zone in order to grow personally and professionally. Sound interesting? 

Then come and join our Core Lab Solution (CLS) SCM global supply planning team as Senior Manager, Distribution Supply Planning to lead and collaborate with HQ and zone supply chain organizations for inventory and supply optimization.

Our global team: We are a team of 66,000 highly dedicated employees across more than 70 countries passionately pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world. As a leader in the industry, we aspire to create better outcomes and experiences for patients no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio, spanning from in-vitro and in-vivo diagnostics to image-guided therapy and innovative cancer care, is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Our culture: We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world.  We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success. 

This role will be located at Dublin/Swords, Ireland.

This role is ideal for an ambitious professional seeking the next step in their career. As a key leader within the CLS SCM Global Planning team, the Senior Manager will drive strategic initiatives across global inventory optimization, country replenishment process improvement, and resource allocation. The position plays a critical role in ensuring timely, cost-effective product delivery globally while enhancing operational efficiency and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Optimization: Develop and execute strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize excess and shortages, and ensure product availability across global markets.
• Net Requirements Planning: Utilize DRP systems to forecast inventory needs, analyze demand trends, and plan material replenishment.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements in distribution and supply chain operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HQ Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, and Zone Planning teams to align stocking strategies and resolve operational issues.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and manage KPIs related to order fulfillment, inventory turnover, and backorder reduction.
• Issue Resolution: Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for backorders, abnormal demand, and supply disruptions.
• Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy and consistency of planning and master data across systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven expertise in DRP and MRP tools and planning software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills across global and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Deep understanding of supply chain management, inventory control, and logistics principles

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Logistics and/or equivalent professional experience (Finance degree a plus)
• 8+ years of experience in managing complex medical device or related industry supply chain in global environment.
• Highly collaborative, team oriented, and comfortable leading cross-functional projects
• Advanced knowledge of Plan systems and processes (SAP, Kinaxis). Experience in a structured business process (e.g. SIOP, S&OP, IBP) strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build credible relationships with multiple functions. 
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines