Supply Chain Planner

50% onsite required

Schedule

Monday–Friday, normal business hours

Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension depending on performance)

About the role

The Senior Specialist, Operations Supply Planner supports the supply planning process for both external manufacturing and internal sites. This role assists with alignment between customer and market demand while maintaining operational efficiency. The execution planner will interact with internal and external supply sites, logistics, and other supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Supply Planning and Execution:
  • Assist in developing supply plans for materials related to product portfolios
  • Support coordination with internal and external manufacturing sites to help balance customer service with operational efficiency
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring purchase orders are up to date for Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Goods to meet demand
• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build and maintain relationships with global and local supply chain teams and market stakeholders, collaborating to ensure continuity of supply and identify potential risks
  • Attend supply chain meetings to ensure alignment on customer requirements and consumption plans
• Demand & Supply Alignment:
  • Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to manage demand propagation and supply requirements, ensuring the MRP planning process runs effectively
  • Monitor changes in demand, communicate with stakeholders to adjust production plans, and incorporate these changes into site production schedules
• Risk Management & Problem-solving:
  • Monitor inventory risks, including shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence
  • Assist in identifying and resolving supply constraints, working closely with necessary stakeholders
  • Support inventory risks related to regulatory or artwork changes
• Metrics and Reporting:
  • Report on key supply chain performance metrics such as backorders, inventory compliance, and PO accuracy
  • Provide input into inventory projections, budget processes, and root cause analysis for any supply issues
  • Contribute to monthly and quarterly stock overviews, identifying any inventory risks or supply disruptions
• Projects & Continuous Improvement:
  • Participate in supply chain improvement projects and other initiatives to optimize supply chain processes
  • Assist in support of new product introductions, government tender supply programs, and clinical supply requests when required
  • Ensure that master data is accurately maintained and continuously updated in collaboration with relevant teams
• Digital Acumen, Analytics & Learning:
  • Leverage visualization and data contextualization tools including BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), integrated APS capabilities, and client platforms to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, review best action analysis, and provide data-driven decision support
  • Contribute to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy
  • Execute task-level work using available tools (e.g., WMS, SAP, Tableau, River Logic, Kinaxis), follow SOPs, fulfill orders, and maintain a high level of performance across data and planning accuracy
  • Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems), quickly integrating them into daily operations

Requirements

• Base understanding of supply chain management, preferably within global manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments
• Knowledge of supply chain operations
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response) and related data analysis tools is preferred
• Interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Base understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP, FDA, EMA)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills

Qualifications

B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science, and/or engineering (biotechnology, engineering, or related sciences)

Travel: Ad hoc and with notice (up to 10%) across client sites in New Jersey

Pay

The starting hourly compensation for this assignment is $22.96 – $29.16/hr. Final individual compensation and any applicable benefits will be determined by your employer of record.