Supply Planning Analyst

Description

**Supply Planning Analyst** At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in renal care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare continuum. Guided by our vision—"Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day."—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of more than 110\.000 employees. Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical devices, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Our values guide how we work: * We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities * We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together * We Commit to doing things the right way—growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation Manufacturing and Supply Chain (MSC) plays a vital role in delivering life-saving therapies globally within Care Enablement. With over 35 manufacturing centers and 23 distribution centers, MSC ensures reliable production and distribution of high-quality hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and acute care devices, reaching patients in approximately 150 countries. The team oversees the entire supply chain—from manufacturing to delivery—focusing on operational excellence, product availability, and continuous improvement to meet evolving patient and healthcare provider needs. Join our passionate team and help shape healthcare worldwide! As a Supply Planning Analyst, your role will focus on coordinating and managing clinic supply, optimizing inventory levels through demand and forecast analysis, ensuring compliance with corporate Supply Chain policies, and contributing to continuous improvement. Your responsibilities: **Clinic Supply** * Plan and coordinate supply for all Fresenius Medical Care clinics. * Ensure availability of critical materials and prevent stockouts. * Coordinate replenishment needs with clinic managers. * Monitor supply incidents and define corrective actions. * Coordinate the launch of new products or reference changes. **Inventory Management** * Monitor inventory levels daily. * Define and review minimum, maximum, and safety stock levels. * Analyze material turnover and identify obsolete or low-usage items. * Lead initiatives to reduce excess inventory without compromising service levels. * Participate in physical inventories and stock reconciliations. **Forecasting and Demand Planning** * Develop and maintain consumption forecasts using historical data, trends, and operational requirements. * Periodically review forecasts with Operations, Clinics, and Supply Chain. * Adjust procurement plans based on consumption evolution. * Analyze variances between forecast and actual consumption. * Identify supply risks and propose contingency plans. **Analysis and Continuous Improvement** * Prepare periodic KPI reports. * Analyze procurement and inventory metrics to identify improvement opportunities. * Participate in process optimization and digitalization projects. * Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation. * Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and quality regulations. Your profile: * University degree in Business Administration or related field preferred * Minimum 3 years of experience in similar roles * Organized, results-oriented, skilled in negotiation, detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, team-oriented, flexible, change-management capable, with healthcare industry knowledge * Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office, especially Excel; SAP IBP, SAP P25 (APO), SAP Purchasing and Planning * English at least B2 level; Portuguese desirable but not mandatory Our offer to you: At Fresenius Medical Care, you can discover much—regardless of your area of expertise or experience—all dedicated to your professional journey. * Whether in front of or behind the camera, you are helping make increasingly advanced medicine available to more people worldwide. * Individual opportunities for self-determined professional planning and development. * A corporate culture offering ample space for innovative thinking: finding the best solution—not the fastest—together. * A large number of committed individuals with diverse skills, talents, and experience. * The benefits of a successful global corporation combined with the collegial culture of a mid-sized company. * Hybrid work model * Flexible working hours * Meal card ### ***"In accordance with Organic Law 3/2007 of March 22, FME has set as an objective the effective application of the principle of equality between women and men, preventing any form of gender-based employment discrimination and thereby guaranteeing equal access opportunities. Likewise, we promote diversity, rejecting any form of discrimination based on race, sex, functional diversity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other personal or social condition, and actively strive to build an inclusive and enriching environment."***