About the job
At Echo Neurotechnologies, we are pioneers in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) domain, committed to transforming lives through innovative hardware engineering and AI technology. Our mission is to create state-of-the-art solutions that empower individuals with disabilities, enhancing their autonomy and overall quality of life.
Team Culture
Become a part of our dynamic team of passionate and skilled professionals. As a startup in its early stages, we offer a unique environment where you can significantly influence key decisions that drive lasting impact. We prioritize continuous learning and development, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are essential to our progress.
SUMMARY
The Senior Supply Chain Planner / Buyer plays a crucial role in overseeing the complete supply planning and procurement processes, with a strong focus on managing relationships with external manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, and vital suppliers. This position ensures a seamless supply chain for prototype, clinical, and commercial medical device products by harmonizing demand and supply, establishing effective supply plans, and coordinating material readiness across the entire supply chain. You will work closely with various departments, including Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Regulatory, and Finance, to align supply with demand, ensure adherence to schedules, and enhance supplier capabilities for sustainable growth. Additionally, you will serve as the operations owner of our ERP system (e.g., NetSuite), driving improvements in data integrity, planning parameters, and end-to-end workflows.
PRIMARY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate S&OP inputs, aligning demand forecasts, supply, capacity, and material availability to support 12–18-month rolling business plans.
- Conduct scenario planning and capacity modeling to proactively identify constraints and ensure readiness for development, clinical, and commercial phases.
- Monitor supplier lead times, yield assumptions, MOQ impacts, and procurement strategies to construct stable plans and manage risks effectively.
- Translate forecasts, engineering build plans, and project needs into actionable schedules and supplier purchase orders, ensuring timely availability of finished goods and materials.
- Collaborate with Engineering to clearly define component specifications, inspection criteria, and acceptance requirements.
- Lead day-to-day interactions with external supply partners, CMs, and critical suppliers to ensure capacity, material availability, and supply chain integrity.
