We're looking for an experienced Supply Planning Manager who is responsible for leading the end-to-end supply planning process for capital equipment and related Medtech products. This role ensures optimal inventory levels, high service performance. and efficient alignment between demand forecast, production, procurement, and distribution. The position plays a critical role in supporting commercial objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Planning & Inventory Management

- Develop and execute supply plans aligned to demand forecasts and business targets
- Manage inventory levels across warehouses, field inventory, and consignment stock
- Optimize stock holding to balance service levels, working capital, and obsolescence risk
- Lead inventory reviews, including excess, slow-moving, and obsolete stock mitigation

2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP; / IBP)

- Lead the supply planning input into S&OP; / Integrated Business Planning processes
- Collaborate with Demand Planning, Sales, Finance, and Operations to align plans
- Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Provide scenario planning and capacity analysis

3. Supplier & Production Coordination

- Work closely with global and regional manufacturing sites and suppliers
- Manage supply constraints, lead times, and production schedules
- Ensure continuity of supply for critical capital equipment and components
- Drive supplier performance improvements (OTIF, lead time, flexibility)

4. Logistics & Distribution Oversight





- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics planning for capital equipment
- Ensure efficient deployment of high-value equipment to customers and field teams
- Coordinate installation timelines and availability with service teams

5. Regulatory & Compliance

- Ensure supply chain activities comply with medical device regulations and quality standards
- Maintain traceability and documentation for capital equipment and components
- Support audits and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO, GMP where applicable)

6. Stakeholder Management

- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Service, Finance, and Regulatory teams
- Act as the key supply chain contact for capital equipment portfolio
- Communicate supply issues, risks, and resolutions clearly to stakeholders

7. Continuous Improvement

- Drive process improvements in planning systems, tools, and workflows
- Implement best practices in supply planning and inventory optimization
- Leverage data analytics and ERP systems to enhance decision-making

8. Team Leadership

- Lead and develop a team of Supply Planners & Logistics co-ordinator, across ANZ
- Set objectives, manage performance, and build capability within the team

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Service level – Fill rate




- Inventory turns and days of inventory
- Forecast vs supply plan adherence
- Backorder levels and stockouts
- Obsolescence and excess inventory

Planning cycle adherence (S&OP; milestones) Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7–10+ years of experience in supply planning, preferably in MedTech, healthcare, or capital equipment
- Experience managing complex, high-value, low-volume product portfolios
- Strong understanding of S&OP; / IBP processes
- Experience working with global supply networks

Skills & Competencies

- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced ERP/MRP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to operate in regulated environments
- High attention to detail and risk awareness
- Leadership and team development capability

Preferred Experience

- Experience in medical devices or regulated industries
- Knowledge of field inventory and consignment models
- Experience with capital equipment lifecycle planning

Key Attributes

- Proactive and solutions-oriented
- Resilient under pressure and ambiguity
- Commercially aware with strong business acumen
- Collaborative and cross-functional mindset

Why Join Us

- High impact role with real ownership of outcomes
- Exposure to a complex, multi-channel healthcare environment

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If you're a driven supply planner qualified who enjoys solving supply challenges and working at scale, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Supply Planning Manager – MedTech - Capital Equipment (Mount Waverley)
🏢 ParagonCare
📍 Mount Waverley