Supply Chain Planner

About the role

Waters is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support its regulated, high‑volume testing operations. The role focuses on ensuring product availability, managing inventory, and coordinating supply activities across multiple regions.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely execution and system accuracy.
• Provide visibility on supply constraints, risks, and expected availability dates to stakeholders.
• Analyze inventory coverage (days of supply) and identify root causes of deviations, driving corrective actions.
• Manage replenishment for ROP and MTO SKUs to ensure continuity of supply.
• Track and mitigate backorders to minimize customer impact.
• Support business inquiries with clear, timely communication.
• Oversee Phase‑In / Phase‑Out processes for smooth product transitions.
• Ensure supply readiness for key projects.
• Maintain planning parameters and review inventory policies such as days on hand.
• Ensure availability and tracking of equipment and components, aligning forecasts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering (Production, Industrial, Logistics), Economics, Statistics or Mathematics.
• Preferred postgraduate degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Planning or Analytics.
• Specialized training in S&OP, Demand Planning or Forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Experience working in regional or multi‑country environments.
• Familiarity with complex supply chains.

Required skills