Supply Chain Distribution Planner

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets.

The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable

technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra's solutions combine high quality and technical performance

with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new

ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect

life.

The Supply Chain Distribution Planner supports the distribution functions at Kestra and returns material

disposition management, RMA/MRB. Supports the implementation of business-system based demand

forecasting, demand planning, and inventory visualization tools. Collaborate with Inventory Planners to adjust

supply plans to meet forecasted vs actual demand to minimize stock outs, inventory obsolescence and resolve

variances to supply plans

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Utilizes ERP and planning systems to execute replenishment orders (inbound/outbound) and maintain accurate master data.
• Monitors and processes inventory transactions (RMA/MRB) within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Analyzes demand forecasts and aligns replenishment strategies to meet service level targets.
• Develops and maintains distribution plans to ensure optimal inventory levels across multiple locations.
• Collaborates with sales and customer service teams to research and resolve exceptions related to stock imbalances, back orders, and urgent customer requirements.
• Supports strategic projects such as distribution network optimization, safety stock parameter tuning, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Tracks and reports key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fill rate, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), warehouse utilization, and inventory consumption.
• Supports and executes field inventory cycle count activities to maintain data integrity.

COMPETENCIES

• Passion: Contagious excitement about the company - sense of urgency. Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service.
• Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution.
• Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking.
• Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind.
• Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one's own emotions and is able to influence others. A critical skill for pressure situations.
• Demonstrates deep expertise in profession and industry best practices.