Senior Specialist, Operations Supply Planner

Role Summary

The Senior Specialist, Execution Planner supports the supply planning process for both external manufacturing and internal sites. This role assists with alignment with 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 include supporting in the development of supply strategies, helping to create and execute supply plans, and identifying and reporting any risks or constraints that may affect product availability.

Responsibilities

• Supply Planning and Execution:
  • Assist in development 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 to identify and resolve 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
  • Leverages visualization and data contextualization tools including BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), integrated APS capabilities, and BMS platforms to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, review best action analysis and provide data-driven decision support.
  • Contributes to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy.
  • Executes task-level work using available tools (e.g. WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follows SOPs, fulfills orders, and maintains high level of performance across data and planning accuracy.
  • Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems), quickly integrating them into daily operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education

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

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Ad hoc and with notice (up to 10%)