Senior Supply Chain Planner
Company Overview
Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.
Team Culture
Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.
SUMMARY
The Senior Supply Chain Planner / Buyer is responsible for managing end‑to‑end supply planning, procurement, and material readiness with a strong emphasis on external manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers (CMs), and critical suppliers. This role ensures continuity of supply for prototype, clinical, and commercial medical device products by integrating demand, establishing robust supply plans, managing supplier performance, and coordinating material availability across the extended supply chain. This role will partner closely with supply partners, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Regulatory, and Finance to align supply with demand, schedule adherence, and strengthen supplier capability for growth. This role will also serve as the operations owner of the ERP (e.g., NetSuite), improving data integrity, planning parameters, and end‑to‑end workflows.
PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate S&OP inputs and drive alignment between demand forecasts, supply, capacity, and material availability to support 12–18‑month rolling business plans
Conduct scenario planning and capacity modeling to anticipate constraints and ensure readiness for development, clinical, and commercial phases.
Monitor supplier lead times, yield assumptions, MOQ impacts, and procurement strategies to build stable plans and manage risk..
Translate forecast, engineering build plans, and project needs into schedules and supplier POs driving purchase order management to ensure on time finished good and material availability.
Engage with Engineering to ensure component specifications, inspection criteria, and acceptance requirements are clearly defined.
Lead day‑to‑day engagement with external supply partners, CMs, and critical suppliers to ensure capacity, material availability, and schedule adherence.
Coordinate weekly/monthly operational meetings with suppliers (production, quality, backlog review, escalations, MOR, QBR, etc.).
Manage supplier commitments for delivery, quality, and lead‑time; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives through KPIs (e.g. OTD, material availability, yields, lead-time, inventory turns, PPV, etc.).
Drive supplier compliance with Quality for agreements, including change control, inspection requirements, quality obligations, supplier audits, and ensure procurement documentation is complete.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and supply agreements; manage PPV and year‑over‑year cost improvement targets.
Optimize inventory strategies (safety stock, reorder points, min/max, planning horizons) for supplier‑driven environments.
Identify and mitigate exposure to long‑lead materials, supply disruptions, and single‑source risks.
Maintain optimal inventory levels across internal and external sites; manage slow‑moving / excess / obsolete (E&O) and execute disposition strategies.
Serve as a system owner and super‑user for operations including master data management / planning / purchasing modules (NetSuite or equivalent).
Participate in development and launch of ERP system
Own and manage MRP parameter governance (safety stock, lead time, lot size, planning horizons) and item master data for accuracy (item master, BOM structures, etc.)
Govern planning parameters, dashboards, and automated alerts to ensure accuracy and predictability.
Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline supply chain workflows, systems and eliminate waste.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
5–15+ years of experience in supply planning, procurement, or materials management within medical devices, biotech, or regulated manufacturing.
Strong understanding of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and EU MDR requirements related to supplier control and purchasing.
Hands‑on experience working with contract manufacturers and outsourced production facilities.
Deep experience with demand and supply planning, inventory management, and BOM/routing structures for internal and external manufacturing.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred), Excel, and supply chain analytics.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills (business and technical)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Results driven, collaborative team player capable of working well with others, as well as autonomously with little direction
Ability to adapt to dynamic situations and adjust as we grow
APICS certification
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office and Laboratory Work Environment
Some travel necessary
What We Offer
An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment.
Competitive compensation, including stock options.
Comprehensive benefits package.
401(k) program with matching contributions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Confidentiality
All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process.