Supply Chain Planner

Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

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• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for pharmaceutical ingredients, packaging materials, lab equipment, and other production materials.
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• Manage vendor relationships, performance, and compliance to meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.
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• Maintain an approved vendor list and execute supplier audits as needed.
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• Review and negotiate purchasing agreements, warranties, service contracts, and pricing terms.

Forecasting & Inventory Management

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Manage demand forecasting for raw materials to account for seasonal trends, reoccurring sales patterns, new product launches, and growing SKU performance

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Partner with marketing & the pharmacy team to understand business decisions that may impact the consumption of raw materials. Account for these changes within the demand forecast.

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Translate the demand forecast into an inbound supply plan of raw materials that consistently meets the needs of the business

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Execute purchase orders against the demand forecast. Manage inbound supply plan at all relative facilities (2-5 locations)

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Coordinate with the operations team to understand & resolve inventory related pain points such as overstocks, understocks, space constraints, obsolete inventory, and new product launch preparation.

Logistics, Shipping & Inventory Coordination

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• Coordinate domestic & international shipments, including interacting with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and freight carriers.
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• Manage import/export paperwork, customs documentation, and tariff classifications.
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• Monitor global logistics trends and changes in duties, tariffs, and compliance requirements.
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• Track shipments, resolve delays, and manage warehouse receiving.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Compliance teams to ensure procurement aligns with operational needs.
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• Support Quality Assurance with supplier documentation, COA ’ s, equipment specifications, and GMP-related records.

Process Optimization & Compliance

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• Optimize supply chain processes to improve cost efficiency, lead times, and risk management.
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• Ensure logistics and procurement activities comply with GMP, FDA, DEA (if applicable), and international shipping regulations.
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• Maintain documentation related to sourcing, machine specs, procurement approvals, and logistics records.

Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
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• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, procurement, supply chain, or logistics , preferably in pharmaceutical or medical manufacturing environment .
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Strong knowledge of

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• Demand forecasting
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Inventory Management

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Logistics

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• Experience coordinating international freight, customs, tariffs, HS codes, and trade compliance.
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• Proficient in vendor negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management.
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• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills

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• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments and FDA/USP requirements.
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• Experience working with freight brokers, customs agents, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.
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• Understanding of equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and technical documentation.
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• Knowledge of ERP or procurement systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Perks

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• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium coverage for employees, plus.
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Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

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• 401(k) with company match
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• Complimentary daily lunch provided on-site