Job Summary

Avantor is looking for a dedicated and creative Demand Planner to optimize our Planning Supply Chain Team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.

The Demand Planner will be responsible for oversight and development of forecasting and replenishment plans.

What we're looking for :

• Education : College degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Management or other applicable discipline required; MBA desirable
• Experience : 2+ years procurement experience with enterprise level planning preferred.
• Certifications : APICS / CPIM certification desirable.
• Collaboration Tool : Experience with APO or similar forecasting tools highly desirable.
• Global Supply Chain experience a plus.
• Formal problem solving training desirable, i.e. Six Sigma

Preferred Qualifications :

• Proficient in MS office suite (Excel, Access, Word). Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets; Strong system aptitude required
• Understanding of forecast and replenishment theory, obtained through APICS or similar training coursework.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, experience in a matrix environment desirable.
• Strong analytical skills
• Solid knowledge and practical use of Forecasting and Inventory Planning tools; i.e. Logility, SAP, or equivalent. Mentor Buyer team.

How you will thrive and create an impact :

• Apply analytical and statistical techniques to develop a tactical demand forecast and replenishment plan supporting key product lines and / or customer segments.
• Determine optimal inventory position for each SKU / stocking location. Maximize VWRs investment in inventory. Analyze data and make recommendations on increasing / decreasing inventory targets;

establish ideal safety stock targets.

• Participate in inventory planning activities including, but not limited to, ownership and maintenance of supply planning models and / or ERP planning system.
• Support monthly Sales and Operations Planning process efforts.
• Apply appropriate mathematical and statistical tools to resolve business issues.
• Partner with Finance and Purchasing Teams to project, track and control Excess and Obsolete Inventory levels. Prepare purchasing and inventory forecasts and financial projections.

Analyze variances between actual and budgeted / forecasted activity.

• Partner with purchasing team to ensure monthly, quarterly purchasing and inventory plans are met.
• Partner with Marketing, Advanced Operations and Product Development in the forecasting and coordination of both legacy products and new product launches and ensuring forecast / new product launches are properly input into planning models.

Analyze the predicted impact of new supplier / product launches, product promotions, or discontinuations.

• Proactively adjust forecast and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment.
• Commit company resources to support new launches and initiatives.
• Negotiate changes with suppliers as needed.
• Identify and correct Supply Chain constraints by acting as liaison between Sales, Customer Service and Suppliers.
• Establish, maintain, report and analyze trends for Key Performance Indicators for forecast accuracy, demand variability, inventory, and backorder.
• Develop an understanding of product family life cycles and perform trending analysis to determine proper inventory levels.
• Drive process standardization.
• Monitor inventory data integrity (e.g., receiving / inspection, cycle count accuracy).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle.

It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success.

At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency :

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$57,300.00 - $95,400.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the , , and .

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy :

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions.

Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Job Title : Event Coordinator

• Part time Role - 20-25 hours per week
• Local to Boston, will be in the office 1-2 days per week (as needed)

Job Summary :

• Responsible for providing meeting, event and administrative support, technology support, and task-based activities from a four-person Events team.
• This is a highly detail-oriented role, one that requires managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting stringent deadlines.
• Professional composure and business maturity is imperative.
• Strong Excel skills are required, as much of the position will focus on expenses, invoicing, budget tracking and management.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages team s purchasing card (Pcard) expenses and invoices; manages the on boarding of new vendors into OneGL.
• Maintains event spend for both calendar years that events straddle.
• Creates and maintains event project plans in SmartSheet.
• Maintains / Organizes registration reports and tracks all events and broker attendance.
• Provides general office support, including but not limited to : namebadges, PowerPoint presentations, survey result compilation, executive briefing book production, shipping, storage closet maintenance, etc.
• Assists with internal team meetings, tracks project deliverables, distributes meeting material, and provides administrative support across Marketing as needed.
• Oversees activity in team s mailbox.
• Assists in event support across GRS as needed.

Preparation, Training and Experience

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent.
• Strong project management skills, with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office products, especially Excel; Smartsheet skills preferred.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize event-related technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks simultaneously, shift priorities, and manage multiple stakeholders expectations.
• Customer-centric team player who consistently demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Located in Boston; works remotely and in-office.

TRADE An Award-Winning Greek Restaurant is looking for a passionate, entrepreneurial and focused Event Coordinator to join our Hospitality Group.

As the Event Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for our guests looking to book our event spaces, and are responsible to deliver amazing and prompt guest service.

You are also responsible for being an expert in our food and logistics. You will handle intake of all event inquiries, correspond with the guest to meets their every need, finalize a contract, communicate to the team, and execute the event.

This is a Full-Time position, requiring 30-40 hours weekly, with the expectation that you will be on-site for these hours.

Your first priority is booking events and overseeing their execution. Your secondary priority is to build relationships with our potential clients, to that end during the slower periods you may be asked to fill a maître’d role being the first point of contact for potential clients.

You must be organized, professional, prompt, have a sense of urgency and give excellent customer service. This is a customer-facing position, and professional demeanor is expected at all time.

This is a full time position. You are benefits eligible. Compensation packages start with a base hourly ( $25-$29 / hr) and you’ll make commission from everything you sell.

You will work directly under our Company’s Director of Sales.

Trade is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief.

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Senior Meeting and Event Planner

at Recorded Future (View all jobs) Boston, MA

With 1,000 employees, over $250M in sales, 1,500+ clients, and rapid year-over-year growth, Recorded Future is the world’s most advanced, and largest, intelligence company!

We are seeking a Corporate Senior Meeting & Event Planner to partner with the organization in delivering skillful meeting planning for a variety of meeting types.

This role will be a hyrbid position, and responsibilities will be split between meeting, event planning and procurement, in particular reviewing and negotiating contracts.

This detailed oriented role is responsible for managing all aspects of a successful meeting not limited to curating attendee communications, logistics, sourcing and working with the cross functional planning teams on roles responsibilities, updates, timelines and deliverable throughout the entire meeting planning process.

In addition, this person will

Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement, Meetings & Events and Global Travel you will be a key member of the team.

What you’ll do as Senior Meeting and Event Planner :

• Lead, plans and executes internal and external face to face and virtual meetings globally
• Manages hotel, venue, and vendor contracting and negotiations, securing the best possible terms and cost savings to stay in line with budget
• Develop RFPs and RFIs along with evaluation criteria, industry benchmarking, and negotiation strategy when required
• Facilitate and manage a high volume of tasks within a demanding and rapidly changing environment
• Provides superio customer service during the planning process and on-site
• Proficient in Cvent, the company's meeting management tool
• Experience in strategic sourcing with a proven track record of contract negotiations and documented savings
• Demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget in a fast paced, high growth, environment
• Ability to influence and partner with business colleagues throughout the organization
• Advanced skills in Excel with the ability to tell stories with data
• Ability to travel domestically and globally when required
• Manage companies on-line booking tool relating to meeting invites and flight analysis
• Procure other goods and services for the organization not relating to meeting management
• Benchmarking analytics of cost of events
• Procuring for all meeting and event requests
• Supports any ad-hoc request

What you’ll bring as the Senior Meeting and Event Planner :

• Requires 6+ years of Corporate Meeting and Event Planning Experience
• Highly proficient with Cvent Platform
• Experience with Ironclad or similar contract management system
• Experience with data analysis
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite
• Project Management

This position is full-time and Hybrid in our Somerville, MA headquarters.

Why should you join Recorded Future?

Recorded Future employees (or Futurists ), represent over 40 nationalities and embody our core values of having high standards, practicing inclusion, and acting ethically.

Our dedication to empowering clients with intelligence to disrupt adversaries has earned us a 4.8-star user rating from Gartner and 8 of the top 10 Fortune 100 companies as clients.

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