Planner, Supply Chain

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team The pay range for this role is: $80,000-105,000.00 Placement within the range will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The final offer will reflect the successful candidate's background and demonstrated capabilities. This position is an existing vacancy within the organization. The Planner, Supply Chain works closely with the Supply Chain Manager and the Director, Supply Chain and Customer Service in managing all activities related to monitoring and controlling the inventory of products purchased from external vendors on a national basis. The Supply Chain Planner works closely with various parties including product suppliers, customs brokers, transportation and logistics providers, as well as internal departments such as Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Customer Service, to ensure that all external and internal customer needs are met. The Planner, Supply Chain completes their responsibilities in accordance with corporate and department policies and procedures as well as the department strategic plan. The Planner, Supply Chain fosters effective working relationships with other team members and throughout the organization. The Planner, Supply Chain is the primary contact for the product suppliers in their product portfolio, and establishes, maintains and develops relationships with key supplier personnel. Job Responsibilities: • Manages forecasting and procurement activities for suppliers including demand forecasts, purchasing, production plan review, expediting and corrective actions, to ensure adequate supply is maintained • Maintains accurate, up to date demand forecasts for all products and suppliers in either APO or spreadsheet-based models, and supply chain agreements where applicable • Fosters strong relationships with key supplier personnel such as Supply Managers, Production Planners, Warehouse and Logistics Managers, functioning as primary contact for vendor rating and correction/development/improvement activities • Chairs periodic conference calls with key supplier personnel ensuring that the company's requirements are prioritized correctly • Executes planning and purchasing activities in accordance with plans and policies to ensure optimal inventory and service levels while minimizing cost • Continuously monitors purchasing/planning parameters and recommends improvements to support service and inventory level targets • Manages transportation logistics, quotes, freight negotiations, determining transportation methods, (sea, rail, truck, air) • Issues/updates routing guides to suppliers and outlines required transit conditions to freight forwarders and carriers (i.e., ambient, pharma, refrigerated services) for each shipping lane • Ensures accuracy of import paperwork including values and tariff classifications • Identifies logistical opportunities, helps to evaluate alternatives, creates and executes measurable solutions to support business requirements • Gathers, reviews and summarizes data for transportation reports • Ensures company and government standards and requirements are met by all suppliers, carriers and freight forwarding agencies • Possesses and maintains a solid working knowledge of Harmonization Codes, INCOTERMS, NAFTA, cross-border compliance and other international shipping documentation and Processes • Maintains and distributes various departmental reports; seeks out and incorporates • recommended improvements • Chairs departmental or cross-functional meetings as assigned, writes and distributes accurate minutes • Develops and updates SOPs related to Supply Chain policies and procedures • Provides cross-functional support and effective communication with other teams/departments • Provides timely, courteous and informative responses to sales and customer service inquiries • Ensures timely communication of complaints to the Quality department and Adverse Drug Reactions to the Vigilance department as per Standard Operating Procedures • Performs any other duties as assigned RELATIONS WITH OTHERS • Internally there is interaction with staff and management of all local and regional internal departments including but not limited to: Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Vigilance and Scientific Affairs as applicable • Externally there is interaction with warehouses, international and domestic suppliers, transportation/ logistics providers, customs agencies and brokers Qualifications: • Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a relevant discipline plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • Prior experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is preferred Skills: • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Excellent supply planning skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels both inside and outside the organization • Strong computer skills in Microsoftae Office and SAP required, IBP preferred • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and handle fluctuating workloads • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills • Excellent continuous improvement skills • Proven ability to adhere to standards and procedures and maintain confidentiality