Director Inventory Planning Processes

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

• 3 year program of work
• Global project
• Work on an ERP Implementation

The purpose of this role is to support an enterprise-wide transformation initiative to realise global operating efficiencies, supported by a technology change and successful implementation of a new ERP system. The role will be the Cochlear lead for the function’s process design and deployment with objective to deliver simplified global processes through a new ERP system to enable Cochlear’s next phase of growth.The role will closely collaborate with the stream leads across all four end-to-end areas of Forecast to Plan, Plan to Inventory, Offer to Cash and Record to Report and will report into the Global Owner for Plan to Inventory. This role will also work closely with the Delivery Manager and Change Leads to ensure the successful organisation and co-ordination of the execution of the program. They must ensure business alignment across Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Service and other business functions globally.Key to success will be leading through stakeholders and SMEs to determine critical process outputs, together with leveraging “out of the box” best practice processes which the System Integrator / Vendor will provide to establish a consistent process foundation.Accountabilities:

• Accountability 1 - Global substream owner for Inventory Planning process design and deployment to deliver simplified global processes reflective of agreed target operating model and aligned with common best practice of the ERP solution.
• Accountability 2 - Effective data, integrations & testing approach for Inventory Planning to support successful go-live of new ERP system
• Accountability 3 - Proactively lead readiness to support successful adoption of Inventory Planning processes
• Accountability 4 - Proactively contribute and lead to deliver the Amplify business transformation

Sample Deliverables

• Implement out-of-the-box Inventory Planning and MRP system
• Work with the existing Planning teams to identify and deliver the business process changes and operating model changes required to utilise the new solution as intended
• Participate as an equal member of the GSC Transformation Leadership team to design and deliver our future state

About You:Required Skills:

• Experienced leader within large multi-national organisations, with a proven track record of strategic execution; managing the pursuit and delivery of value creation opportunities, business growth, business transformation and change.
• Subject matter expertise in relevant in designated sub stream process
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with an ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, of varying levels, and both internal and external to the organisation.
• Proven track record of success in working in transformational programs within complex environments.

Desired Skills:

• Strong understanding of business processes from an IT and operational perspective, and experience in the creation of new processes
• Ability to work cross functionally at the enterprise level to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to forecast predictive performance of workstreams/initiatives and suggest interventions.

for more information please contact Ralph Hitti on rhitti@cochlear.comCochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.#CochlearCareersHow we recognise your contributionWe want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.comAt Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.