Senior Material Planning Specialist

Company Overview
Founded in 2010, iHealth Labs is dedicated to empowering people to live healthier lives. The company is a leading provider of cloud-connected medical devices, personal health care devices, and home-based tests and is at the forefront of the digital health revolution.
In 2018, iHealth launched its Unified Care program to address the issue of managing chronic diseases. Unified Care specialists support patients at home between doctor’s appointments with remote patient monitoring (RPM) and chronic care management (CCM) to achieve better health outcomes.
In November 2021, iHealth's COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter sales. Since then, iHealth has become a key supplier of at-home COVID tests to the federal government, state governments, nonprofits, and individual consumers.
iHealth Labs is a leader in digital health solutions, with a mission to revolutionize the healthcare industry by making quality health management accessible and affordable for all.

Position Overview:

As the Senior Material Planning Specialist for our In vitro diagnostics (IVD) manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the supply chain to ensure efficient production and timely delivery of our products. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, including expertise in material planning, logistics scheduling, inventory control, warehouse operations, ERP operation (Oracle), and seamless collaboration with various departments.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Materials Procurement and Planning

• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to order raw materials, components, and packaging materials.
• Utilize Oracle and other supply chain tools to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to meet production demands while minimizing costs and lead times.

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Work closely with production teams to provide materials according to production schedules and to align with customer demand.
• Utilize Oracle for scheduling and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency.
• Monitor production progress and promptly address scheduling challenges to meet delivery targets.

Logistics and Distribution

• Oversee logistics and distribution operations, including transportation, warehousing, and order fulfillment.
• Optimize transportation routes and schedules to minimize costs and ensure on-time product delivery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Inventory Control

• Implement and maintain robust inventory control practices using ERP tools in Oracle.
• Minimize excess or obsolete inventory while ensuring materials availability for production.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.

Prompt Follow-Up Actions

• Identify and address supply chain issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent recurring problems and improve overall efficiency.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with other departments such as production, quality assurance, and procurement.
• Ensure seamless communication to meet production and quality goals.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management, with expertise in Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards in IVD manufacturing (e.g., ISO 13485) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proven experience in material planning, logistics scheduling, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• Bilingual in English / Chinese