VMI Replenishment Planner
Location: Hazelwood, MO, United States
Position Type: Unfixed Term
Job Function: Supply Chain
A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.
In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
Description
Position Summary & Responsibilities
We’re looking for a Replenishment Planner to take charge of replenishment flows for reagents manufactured in the U.S. and distributed to bioMerieux subsidiaries around the world. If you’re ready to take on a key role in ensuring seamless international stock deployment, let’s talk.
- Ensuring optimal stock availability in designated subsidiaries, aiming to meet On Time In Full (OTIF) targets while minimizing scrap.
- Building and maintaining Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in collaboration with Brand Inventory Managers and local subsidiaries – including new product launches and phase-outs.
- Designing and improving the deployment strategy: transport modes, replenishment frequency, lead times, etc.
- Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying deviations, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Leading regular supply chain meetings and driving proactive governance.
- Acting as the primary supply chain point of contact for your subsidiaries, linking global planning with local needs.
- Executing replenishment operations in collaboration with U.S.-based teams (transportation, sales admin, inventory control, and logistics).
- Participating in or leading crisis management initiatives when needed.
Education, Skills, & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business with 2+ years of planning, inventory management and logistics flows experience
- Associate’s degree with 4+ years of planning, inventory management and logistics flows experience also accepted
- Strong background in planning, inventory management, and logistics flows
- A natural communicator with cross-functional experience and the ability to navigate multicultural environments with energy and empathy
- Proactive mindset, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and a talent for data-driven decision making
- Solid knowledge of supply chain systems: Excel, SAP (ECC/APO), and planning tools like OMP or Fluide
- Full professional proficiency in English (French is a plus)
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