Sr. Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning Specialist (SIOP)

Summary

The Sr. SIOP (Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning) Specialist works across multiple functions, including Platform Management, Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, to improve the site’s key business measurements. They lead and execute an organization's SIOP strategy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Consolidate site demand planning, site supply and asset planning, and manage site planning intersections with global integrated planning processes to ensure capacity availability aligns with client demands.
• Drive site SIOP process and strategy through collaboration with team to ensure success of site sales and resource utilization plans.
• Mapping and documenting processes: Identify areas for improvement and gaps in existing processes.
• Effectively manage/set key performance indicators to monitor the effectiveness of SIOP processes.
• Forecast Inventory (API and key intermediates) to drive optimal inventory levels, balance plant flexibility, and minimize stockouts and product expiration.
• Translate site capacity to global partners to facilitate sales and forecasting meetings.
• Develop and implement site resource planning processes to ensure forecasting and planning of key resource groups are aligned with budget and SIOP processes.
• Develop and deliver SIOP and Resource/Capacity Planning training programs to enhance organizational engagement.
• Work with IT teams to design reports, dashboards, and processes that improve business planning and communication at the site level and above site.
• Provides guidance and leadership to the Planning Department. Works cross-functionally with management team to provide recommendations for complex issues. Supports site objectives and plans. Provides guiding support for budget and forecasts out to 60 months.

Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

Quality Responsibilities

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), CPC manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company. cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university plus 5 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Abilities

Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and noise typical of an office environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Effective in prioritizing workload
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to build and lead effective teams
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills with intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Understands raw financial information and impact on site performance
• Strong planning, implementation, and follow-up skills
• Good facilitation skills and ability to interact with colleagues from all levels of the organization
• High analytical capabilities