Global Supply Chain Planner (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

Job Title:                       Global Supply Chain Planner

Department:                 Supply Chain Planning

FLSA Status:                   Exempt

Position Overview:

Global Supply Chain Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing supply plan (focusing on sterilization) activities within the end-to-end supply chain, by aligning capacity, production schedules, inventory targets, and service requirements.

The planner is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and improving supply chain cycle times, from manufacturing to inventory ready for delivery.

This role works closely with planning, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality and supply chain planning teams to identify bottlenecks, quantify variability, and drive actionable improvements that enhance service levels, inventory health, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Supply Planning, Scheduling & Capacity Management

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with production and distribution schedules.

• Plan sterilization loads, capacity usage, and sequencing across sterilization sites.

• Monitor planned capacity, cycle times, and throughput constraints.

• Identify risks related to capacity shortfalls, equipment downtime and vendor limitations.

• Develop contingency plans for disruptions (e.g., sterilizer outages, validation delays, regulatory holds).

• Support weekly/monthly supply plan review and yearly budget review.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, and Logistics teams to align execution.

• Interface with external sterilization vendors to manage schedules, priorities, and performance.

  

Cycle Time Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze cycle time drivers, including process delays, capacity constraints, and variability.

• Segment cycle time by plant and region to identify improvement opportunities.

• Monitor trends, exceptions, and root causes of cycle time deviation from targets.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, variability, and cost while maintaining compliance.

Reporting & Communication

• Develop executive-ready dashboards, metrics, and insights related to cycle time performance.

• Clearly communicate complex data and findings to stakeholders across functions.

• Support weekly/monthly reviews with cycle time performance insights and improvement actions.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 2-3 years of experience in supply planning, supply chain analytics, or operations planning.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in cycle time, lead time, and variability analysis.

• Ability to translate data into insights and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Competencies:       

• Experience in manufacturing or complex global supply chains.

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proficiency in Excel and planning/ERP systems, SAP S4/IBP preferred

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

• End-to-end supply chain mindset

• Cross-functional collaboration and influence

• Attention to detail with a results-oriented approach

• Strong communication and storytelling with data

Physical Requirements (if applicable):        

• None

NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements and requires on-site work from an Insulet office. #LI-Hybrid

Additional Information:

Compensation & Benefits: For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $64,200.00 - $96,300.00 This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Paid time off (PTO) • And additional employee wellness programs Application Details: This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education.