Upsher-Smith

Master Planner

Upsher-Smith$74K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
  • 3-5 years planning and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in pharmaceuticals.
  • Knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory standards is essential.
  • Detail-oriented with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • SAP experience desired.
  • APICS certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage production planning to align with customer needs while optimizing plant efficiency.
  • Plan, prepare, analyze, and control production schedules to ensure timely customer deliveries.
  • Communicate effectively with internal customers to facilitate smooth information flow.
  • Coordinate with multiple departments including Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality Services.
  • Anticipate and address potential production obstacles and resource constraints.
  • Run capacity planning scenarios and develop contingency plans as necessary.
  • Assist with departmental budget management and internal S&OP processes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Master Planner reviews client demands, plans production orders, issues and controls production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials to meet production requirements and customer demand. Identifies raw material and component requirements for production. Clearly communicate with management on the status of WIP, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that adequate resources are provided. Confirms material supply and demands, prepares/releases orders to production, based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements. Coordinates interdepartmental activity with Quality, Maintenance, Inventory Control, Tech Services, Manufacturing/Packaging Operations, Procurement, Regulatory and Customer Service. Coordinates and monitors scheduling activities to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance, while maintaining achievement of department and company objectives. Represents the department in the participation and contribution to teams such as project teams, continuous improvement, and SAP system enhancements.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Manage production planning duties to ensure production plans are created while evaluating material availability to support customer requirements while also ensure that we are optimizing the plant efficiencies and resources.
  • Plans, prepares, analyzes, and controls production schedules and material requirements to ensure orderly flow and delivery of customer requirements.
  • Professionally manages cross functional relationships to ensure business objectives are met. Communicates clearly with internal customers to ensure timely, accurate flow of information.
  • Coordinates closely with Manufacturing, Packaging, Customer Service, Procurement, Quality Services, Tech Services, Engineering and Maintenance, IT, and Business Development.
  • Analyzes and plans, anticipate obstacles and resource constraints, and develops contingency strategies to meet organizational priorities.

  • Runs capacity planning scenarios, evaluating new business opportunities, identifying potential bottlenecks or shortages in both machine and resource capacities.
  • Develops contingency plans when required.
  • Assists in the Development and management of Department budget(s) within predetermined standards.
  • Assists the internal S&OP process, providing production details and reports and analysis, where required.
  • Ensure timely responses to customer production requests.


The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

Minimum Education, Experience, Skills

Bachelor's degree in business or related field.

Planning and Procurement experience required. At least 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment comparable to the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of cGMP's and regulated environments required. Detail-oriented, and proactive problem-solving skills required. SAP experience is desired.

Certifications/Licenses

APICS certification strongly preferred.

Compensation Range

$74,000 - $95,000

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Bora Pharmaceuticals offers a competitive total rewards and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing, including:

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions

- Paid time off and flexible work arrangements

- Professional development opportunities

- Employee wellness programs and resources

- Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing, including:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs and resources
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources


Core Values

At Bora, our values guide everything we do - from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone.

About Upsher-Smith

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1919 and is now a subsidiary of Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Upsher-Smith develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and over-the-counter products in the areas of women's health, dermatology, cardiology, and neurology. The company has a strong commitment to quality and innovation, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients.
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