Lead Planning and Procurement Analyst

Company: Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.Job DescriptionThis role is responsible for leading a team of Planner/Buyers that will plan and procure repair/service material and subassemblies across multiple categories from a global supply base to support the Americas service and repair facilities. Working closely with the Inventory Manager and Planning department, convert the demand plan into daily/weekly material requirements to ensure availability of the right quantity of components to the production lines and sales orders when needed as well as communicating the plan to the supply base. This role will support the Planner/Buyers output which optimizes the flow of materials, while considering the repair production lines/warehouse capacity and inventory targets to eliminate potential disruptions in the repair lines and repair part warehouse(s), minimize both storage costs and excess/obsolete inventory.Job Duties

• Oversee inventory purchasing activities; daily creation of purchase requisitions & purchase orders to support Repair demand. Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, ensuring timely delivery, while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Work with Olympus suppliers exchanging data to support repair changes in volumes and mix. Ensuring they can provide support as needed.
• Identify, develop, and implement processes & procedures to support department to reach goals and objectives. Develop and implement improvements to existing operational processes and standards.
• Conduct regular analysis of inventory data to identify trends, potential shortages, and excess stock.
• Coordinate workflow to ensure an efficient and productive operation that meets the requirements of the customer. Implement strategies to reduce overall costs while maintaining or improving quality.
• Working with Inventory Manager and Planning department to implement effective inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels and ensure timely availability of parts.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical trends and sales volumes from business groups.
• Lead and contribute to cost-saving initiatives related to inventory and procurement processes.
• Maintain product information database in Oracle material master. Updating all coding based on product information provided by Product Managers to link part inventory to model family.
• Coordinate transition of discontinued product lines while planning for new product lines. Depleting of old stock through analysis of Excess & Obsolete reports for items with no activity. Work with Product Managers & Marketing Depts. for sales & service transition strategy.
• Execute purchase orders to return claims for non-conforming inventory for reimbursement.
• Lead or participate in projects to reach short-term goals to improve the processes of the overall repair operations.
• Coordinate the standardization and enhancement of operational goals.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to demonstrate state of the repair business outlining repairs by labor code product types or product models. The state of the inventory at month end; on hand total purchasing by Supplier; by product type etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.Job QualificationsRequired:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related years of experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years of leading and mentoring employees is required.Preferred:
    • Experience with ERP (Oracle and Oracle Cloud & Advanced Planning Systems is desirable).
    • Green Belt Six Sigma Certifications & Supply Chain Certification (APICS/ IBF) desirable.
    • Ability to coach and lead a team of Planner/Buyers in the execution of departmental and company goals.
    • Ability to build strong collaborative teams and relationships, leading cross-functional/virtual teams where required.
    • Ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms.
    • The ability to work with all levels within the organization and in a matrix environment.
    • Ability to drive & apply continuous process improvement tools and improvements.
    • Working knowledge of financial processes.
    • Strong organization skills and an aptitude for planning with exceptional attention to detail.
    • Ability to translate complex situations into simple working solutions.
    • Proficient user of MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.Equitable Offerings you can count on:Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramFree live and on-demand Wellbeing ProgramsGenerous Paid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*12 Paid HolidaysOn-Site Child Daycare, Caf--, Fitness Center**Connected Culture you can embrace:Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee-centric mindsetOffers onsite, hybrid and field work environmentsPaid volunteering and charitable donation/match programsDiversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource GroupsDedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development ProgramsThe anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $90,749.00-$122,511.00/year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.Let's realize your potential, together.It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Applicants with Disabilities:As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).
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