Sr. Supply Planner

About Upsher Smith

At Upsher-Smith, we strive to improve the health and lives of patients by manufacturing and marketing brand and generic pharmaceutical products across multiple therapeutic areas. Our work is always backed by our attentive level of service, strong industry relationships and dedication to uninterrupted supply.

Summary

Responsible for end to end supply planning for portfolio of pharmaceutical products (finished goods, API and components when appropriate) across a network of contract manufacturing organizations. Owns the development of robust supply pans, proactively manages supply risks and serves as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external partners. Ensure high service levels, optimized inventory and reliable supply continuity.

Essential Duties

• Own supply planning for a defined portfolio – develop constrained and unconstrained supply plans over 3-24 month horizon
• Ensure alignment between demand, supply and capacity across Contract manufacturing organizations
• Lead scenario planning
• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans;  Completes necessary risk analysis research in support of business' critical projects, identifying potential solutions for mitigating risk; Escalate and resolve supply issues with external partners
• Manages relationships with critical suppliers to the business.
• Manages contract manufacturer relationships for assigned projects.
• Responsible for planning CMO's and regular supplier meetings with scorecard review; Maintain cost control, delivery schedules and inventory levels based on desired goals and objectives; Drive performance against KPI’s ie OTIF, Schedule Adherence, Lead Time reliability
• Manage inventory strategies across network by setting appropriate safety stock levels and inventory targets
• Proactively identify excess, slow moving and obsolete inventory
• Assist in development of supply chain analytics; Analyze and improve key planning metrics and processes
• Identifies and implements opportunities and/or processes to support Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Lead appropriate sections of supply review as part of S & OP/IBP process providing supply constraints, capacity outlook and inventory position projections; Translate supply risks into financial and service impacts
• Maintenance of SAP Purchasing systems including but not limited to the following: order entry, vendor records, info records, source lists and material masters. Coordinate with other departments to maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOM's).
• Resolution of invoice discrepancies and quality issues (SCAR's) to ensure a continued supply of quality materials for production or other business uses. Recovery of costs for rejected materials and labor where applicable.
• Control and communication of but, not limited to the following: approved artwork and packaging specifications, COA's/COC's and regulatory information.
• Provide purchasing forecast and PO’s adhering to contracted lead times to suppliers and manage supplier reviews.
• Proficient in the use of SAP.
• May mentor or provide indirect leadership to Sr. Procurement Specialist or Procurement Specialist, as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Director, Supply Chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• 7-10+ supply chain experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetic or related industry. Cross functional, project team experience required.
• SAP experience required.

Skills

• Ability to negotiate. Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of common law, Uniform Commercial Code, traffic law, and compliance with anti-trust laws.
• Knowledge of pharm​aceutical production processes and equipment. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of and adherence to published Upsher-Smith Standard Operating Procedure, policies and safety practices.
• Ability to read and utilize an MRP report. CPSM or equivalent certification desired.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills required

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.

Salary Range:108,000 - 150,000

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.