Supplier Planning Specialist (Contract Manufacturing)

 

Supplier Planning Specialist (Contract Manufacturing)

As a CM Supplier Planning Specialist, you will play a key role in managing the forecast and capacity planning process with our external Contract Manufacturing (CM) suppliers. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that suppliers have the required capacity to support Coloplast's business needs, while proactively managing risks and driving actions that secure a stable and reliable supply.

In this position, you will work closely with CM Planners, Procurement, Commercial Supply Chain and external suppliers to ensure a high level of operational performance across the supply chain.

Occasional travel within Hungary and abroad is expected.

Your new role

This is primarily a tactical planning role focused on supporting Coloplast's long-term growth by ensuring sufficient supplier capacity and strong supplier performance. At the same time, you will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders and support supply chain operations during crisis situations when required.

To succeed in this role, you need a solid understanding of supply chain processes and business operations, as well as the ability to take a holistic, end-to-end view when assessing risks and defining mitigation plans.

Your primary responsibilities

• Ensure CM suppliers meet corporate supplier performance targets.
• Identify, address and eliminate issues that may lead to supply disruptions.
• Proactively identify, assess and manage supplier-related risks.
• Ensure that a rolling two-year volume forecast is communicated to the Tactical Supplier Manager in a timely manner.
• Participate in Supplier Business Review (SBR) meetings and drive supply chain and risk management discussions with external suppliers.
• Lead internal supplier team reviews and support monthly and quarterly performance evaluations with suppliers.
• Drive proactive internal escalation when supply disturbances occur.
• Prepare presentations, analyses and reports for internal stakeholders.
• Participate in and support crisis management projects affecting suppliers within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Support Corporate Procurement by providing supply chain input for supplier agreements and contract negotiations.
• Develop and implement new concepts, processes and improvements within the area of responsibility.
• Continuously identify improvement opportunities across the supplier network to optimize logistics flows, reduce lead times and improve business performance.
• Act as the supplier's voice within Coloplast.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Your qualifications

• Experience and understanding of Supply Chain Planning.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to challenge existing solutions, processes and ways of working in a constructive manner.
• Global mindset with an understanding of the benefits of standardized global processes.
• Structured, persistent and result-oriented approach.
• Service-minded attitude combined with a good sense of humour.
• Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills.

About you

You are a proactive and solution-oriented professional who enjoys working across functions and cultures. You build strong stakeholder relationships, communicate confidently and are not afraid to challenge the status quo when improvements are needed.

With a structured and analytical approach, you can balance long-term planning with day-to-day priorities while maintaining a strong focus on supply stability and business performance.

You thrive in a dynamic, international environment and enjoy working with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds. You are motivated by continuous improvement and take ownership of delivering results that create value for the business.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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