Manager, Operations Supply Planner
Core
Manage supply planning and execution for external and internal manufacturing sites to align supply with customer and market demand while maintaining operational efficiency.
Role type
Manager, Operations Supply Planner
Builds
Supply plans for Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished goods; ensures product availability and continuity of supply.
Domain
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and global supply chain
Required skills
Supply chain management, ERP systems (SAP), inventory management, demand propagation, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, data analysis (Excel, Tableau, Power BI), process improvement, regulatory knowledge (cGMP, FDA, EMA)
Preferred skills
APICS certification, Rapid Response expertise, AI/ML system familiarity, forecasting systems
Technologies
SAP, Tableau, Power BI, Riverlogic, Kinaxis, WMS, APS
Responsibilities
Develop and manage supply plans for materials; coordinate with internal and external manufacturing sites; monitor inventory levels and risks; use ERP systems to manage demand propagation; track and report on supply chain performance metrics; participate in supply chain improvement projects and new product introductions.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership