Clarkston Consulting

Supply Chain Planning Principal - Life Sciences

Clarkston Consulting$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Supply Chain Planning within Life Sciences, with leadership experience at a senior level
  • Ability to establish performance measures and benchmarks for supply chain activities
  • Expertise in end-to-end Supply Chain Planning transformations, including S&OP and IBP
  • Experience with planning solutions like Kinaxis Maestro and SAP IBP from strategy to deployment
  • Strong advisory experience with senior stakeholders on supply chain strategies
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives in regulated environments
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Business Administration or Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Lead transformational supply chain initiatives for global Life Sciences firms
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior client executives
  • Conduct assessments and design operating models for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Define and implement future-state planning processes and KPIs
  • Oversee planning solution implementations from design to deployment
  • Facilitate strategic workshops with executives
  • Mentor team members and drive project delivery excellence
  • Assist in business development through proposals and client engagements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k plan with company contributions
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and personal days
  • Paid Parental Leave and Family Support Benefits
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Professional development investment including Tuition Assistance
Full Job Description
This job is posted in multiple locations. When not at a client site, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

Do you want the opportunity to leverage your skills to make a direct impact on the world's top Life Sciences companies? Join Clarkston Consulting as a Supply Chain Planning Principal - Life Sciences to help deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients as a part of a team of experienced professionals.

We are looking for motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Together, we can help find the answers to our clients most challenging business problems.

What You'll Do

As a Supply Chain Planning Principal - Life Sciences at Clarkston you will:
  • Lead end-to-end Supply Chain Planning transformation initiatives for global Life Sciences organizations
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Director, VP, and executive-level client stakeholders, earn trusted client status, and develop relationships that extend beyond the project's lifecycle
  • Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) assessments, operating model design, and implementation
  • Define future-state planning processes, governance, KPIs, and organizational design
  • Lead planning solution implementations including business process design, solution selection, configuration oversight, testing, deployment, and adoption
  • Facilitate executive workshops to align business strategies with supply chain capabilities
  • Mentor consulting teams and provide strategic guidance throughout project delivery
  • Support business development through proposal development, client presentations, and solution scoping


How You'll Grow
Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:
  • Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
  • Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities


Requirements

What We're Looking For:

10+ years of progressive Supply Chain Planning experience within Life Sciences consulting or industry, including leadership experience at the Associate Director, Director, Principal Consultant, or an equivalent level

Ability to create supply chain performance measures for planning, execution, and financials that include standard definitions and industry performance benchmarks

Experience leading enterprise Supply Chain Planning transformations, including Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Planning

Proven experience leading planning solution implementations (Kinaxis Maestro, SAP IBP, o9 Solutions, Logility, Blue Yonder, or similar) from strategy through deployment

Experience advising Director, VP, and executive-level stakeholders on planning strategy, operating model design, and technology-enabled transformation

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional planning initiatives within regulated Life Sciences organizations

Experience mentoring consulting teams, leading client engagements, and contributing to business development activities

4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline

Travel Requirement
Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

AI Statement

Clarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. However, real-time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews - including video or live conversations - is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process.

Benefits

Our benefits include:
  • Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
  • 401k with company contributions
  • Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
  • Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more


We strive to ensure that every candidate has an equitable and accessible experience. If you are selected to move forward in the interview process, we will share information about how to request any accommodations. You may also request support at any point during the hiring process.

Visit Careers at Clarkston to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.

About Clarkston Consulting

Clarkston Consulting is a management and technology consulting firm that provides strategic business solutions to clients in the life sciences and consumer products industries. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, with additional offices in Durham, Michigan, and Atlanta. Clarkston Consulting offers services in areas such as supply chain management, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation. The company has been recognized as one of the best consulting firms to work for by Consulting Magazine and has received numerous awards for its work in the life sciences industry.
Learn more about Clarkston Consulting
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$150 million
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