Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Hours/Schedule: Mon - Fri, Business Hours
Type: Contract
 
Overview
Leading Pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Supply Chain Planner. Ideal candidates should have experience with supply chain planning and project management. 
 
Responsibilities

• Develop and actively manage supply plans for relevant materials associated with the product portfolio within area of responsibility.
• Prepare and maintain stock overviews for the relevant products including supply and demand requirements and levels of expected inventory on hand.
• To plan and maintain the required inventory level of starting materials, Drug Substance, and drug product
• Work closely with Logistics to ensure transparency of order requirements and accurate shipping dates
• Interrogation of SAP demand & engagement with customers and Global Supply Chain to understand the drivers behind demand changes and engaging with stakeholders to align on demand requirements.
• Review of any forecast changes on a monthly basis and preparation of updated forecast for communication to CMO.
• In alignment with Master Data site owner, ownership and maintenance of accurate planning master data for all products within area of responsibility.
• To plan and effectively manage the supply impact of any change involving a regulatory impact.
• To work with Global Supply Chain Product Planner and Network planner as necessary to ensure product strategy is understood, being adhered to and implemented.
• To liaise with customers and coordinate supply planning with Supply Chain VPT (Virtual Plant Team) representative to minimize the impact of supply delays, quality events, line shutdowns, projects etc.
• Placement and maintenance of purchase orders and Purchase Requisitions in SAP.
• Provide input into metrics discussions and participate in metrics review meetings as required.
• Communication of any product related inventory risk to ExM inventory controller and finance teams in a timely manner.
• Lead supply chain meetings with customers to ensure alignment on customer requirements and consumption plan.
• Execute scenario planning and develop recommendations for contingency plans as necessary.
• Responsible for compiling and presenting volume information as part of the ExM S&OP process.
• Responsible for compilation of volume information to support budget and projection activities & providing rational in relation to the drivers behind variances.
• Proactively identify and resolve any constraints in supply through engagement with CMOs and VPT team as necessary.

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 3-5 years demonstrated Supply Chain knowledge
• Supply chain planning and project management experience.
• Experience working in a tolling environment and/or with external vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry and appreciation of the competitive environment and its impact on driving change in the organization.
• Appreciation of Performance Metrics and their value in influencing supply chain results.
• Knowledge of logistics, financial, and information flows.
• Excellent PC and systems skills with prior experience working in SAP.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.