OrganOx
Planning Analyst
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ABOUT ORGANOX
OrganOx is a commercial stage organ technology company dedicated to developing technologies to improve outcomes for patients with acute or chronic organ failure. The company was established as a spin out of the University of Oxford in 2008 and is now part of the Terumo Group. OrganOx is a pioneer in normothermic machine perfusion (NMP). It's flagship platform, the metra®, is available for use in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and Australia. It has been utilized in over 7,000 liver transplants to date to keep donor livers in a metabolically active state outside the body enabling longer preservation times and functional assessment of the organ prior to transplant, leading to an increased number of organs available for transplant. Founded in 1921, Terumo Corporation (TSE:4543) strives to fulfill its mission of "Contributing to Society through Healthcare" by providing a comprehensive range of solutions in the fields of therapeutic procedures, hospital operations, and life sciences in more than 160 countries and regions.
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Position Summary
The Planning Analyst is responsible for ensuring strong material availability for both internal and external customers, supporting Production and Servicing across the organisation. The role plays a key part in building high-quality materials planning processes that align with organisational goals and operational excellence. The Planning Analyst will help introduce improved ways of working and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Major Responsibilities
The Planning Analyst will be responsible for:
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- Alignment of the demand and supply plan for components and spare parts to ensure a high availability of material and optimisation of inventory
- Ownership of the SAP material master and the item creation process
- Identification of AI and machine learning capabilities and implementation into Organox operations
- Responsible for PowerBi KPI development and maturity of the reporting process
- Providing SAP Super User support to the wider organisation
- Participating in cross-functional projects to improve material planning processes and operational efficiency
- Ensuring new product introductions are effectively planned and handed to Procurement to action. Collaborate with cross functional teams to establish workflows that integrate seamlessly with other business functions / teams, promoting inclusion, innovation of thought and operational excellence
- Act as a coach and mentor within the Planning function the wider Operations function
- Supporting initiatives to enhance delivery performance and cost optimisation
- Ensuring all material planning activities comply with relevant standards (ISO 13485, FDA, BSI)
- Continuously assess and optimise planning processes to drive efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Implement best-in-class practices to meet the evolving growing needs of the business
Skills & Experience
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role within the medical, manufacturing, or related sector
- Expert user of MRP and ERP systems, such as SAP Business One or SAP R/4 HANA
- Proven experience in the development of KPIs using software such as PowerBi or SAP analytics
- Strong analytical abilities with experience in handling complex datasets
- Ability to work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams, including Production, Purchasing, Servicing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Excel
- Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in a related subject or similar demonstratable experience
- A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a materials planning / analysis role (essential)
- Formal Lean 6 Sigma training an advantage
A job description does not imply that the duties stated are the only ones to be performed by the job holder. Job holder will be required to follow any other job-related instruction as reasonably requested by their line manager or their designate.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits available from day one, including health, dental, vision, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching after 90 days, paid time off, holidays, and additional leave benefits, as well as employee discounts and access to our onsite wellness facility. OrganOx supports work-life balance and provides opportunities for ongoing professional development.
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