About the position
LGC, Biosearch Technologies is looking for a diligent Supply Chain Planner with a passion for optimizing production and ensuring seamless operations to join LGC, Biosearch Technologies and play a key role in supporting our global planning function while driving supply chain excellence at our Alexandria production facility. As a Supply Chain Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to forecast demand, plan production, and optimize inventory management. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and excel at problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Support the Lead Demand Planner in developing site-based forecasts and integrating them within IFS.
- Enhance MRP (Material Requirements Planning) processes to ensure a standardized and efficient planning approach.
- Generate production plans while considering demand, capacity, stock policies, and efficiency factors.
- Identify capacity bottlenecks and collaborate with production teams to develop solutions.
- Monitor key supply chain metrics, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend improvements.
- Facilitate Planning/Production Reviews, ensuring partner alignment and approval.
- Apply IFS exception messages to maintain availability and address shortages.
- Work closely with the logistics team to assess production plans against warehouse capacity.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning or related roles.
- Strong demand planning and supply chain management experience.
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with SIOP (Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning) processes.
- Excellent communication and partner management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience working in a large global organization with multiple manufacturing sites (preferred).
- IFS ERP system experience in planning, manufacturing, and purchasing modules (preferred).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
- FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
- Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
- Flexible work options
- Pet Insurance for our furry friends
- Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
- PTO that begins immediately
- Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual
- Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work
- Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!
