Analyst, Principal Rapid Response BP Consultant

Additional Locations: India-Maharashtra, Pune

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Purpose

As a Principal Solutions Rapid Response Consultant GSC Planning COE, you will play a critical role in guiding our Center of Excellence team and the different teams of Global Supply Chain Planning through the implementation and optimization of Kinaxis Rapid Response solutions. You will leverage your expertise in supply chain management and Kinaxis technology to deliver high-quality consulting services that drive tangible business results in the form of quickly designing and implementing technology solutions to address immediate and urgent business needs. Their primary goal is to ensure Boston’s Scientific Rapid Response technology infrastructure what can adapt to sudden changes, emergencies, or critical demands.

Key Responsibilities 

• Work closely with business users to understand their requirements, challenges, and objectives. Develop strong relationships to become a trusted advisor.
• Design and architect Kinaxis Rapid Response solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of Boston’s Scientific. Ensure solutions are scalable, sustainable, and aligned with best practices.
• Lead and manage the implementation of Rapid Response solutions, including configuration, customization, integration, and testing. Oversee project timelines, resources, and budgets with the Senior GSC Planning COE Technical Manager II to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide comprehensive training to users on Rapid Response functionality and best practices. Offer ongoing support and troubleshooting to ensure optimal use of the platform.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Kinaxis Rapid Response features and industry trends. Identify opportunities for cusers to enhance their supply chain processes and achieve greater efficiencies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including GSC Planning COE workstream leaders and business analysts, product development, and business users, to ensure seamless project execution
• Follow up and use, implement, and maintain the guidelines of documentation as stated by the Senior GSC Planning COE Technical Manager II, ensuring project documentation, including solution designs, process flows, and user manuals. 
• JIRA work: ensure tasks, stories, epics, defects, and spike assigned to you are well kept and maintained with weekly reports out though the JIRA tool
• Follow up the guidelines of the leaders of the GSC Planning COE team

Qualifications Required:  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years specializing in Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Kinaxis Rapid Response configuration, scripting, and integration. Strong understanding of supply chain planning and optimization principles.
• Project Management: Proven track record of leading and managing complex implementation projects, with a strong emphasis on meeting deadlines and delivering results.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Certifications: Kinaxis Rapid Response certification as Consultant and Master

Preferred qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in business, supply chain, IS, statistics, mathematics, economics or related field. 
• APICS certification  
• Experience in the medical device or life sciences industry.  

Quality System Requirements:

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

• Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
• Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.

Requisition ID: 589867

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!