Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planner

Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Parsippany, NJ

1d • $94,263 - $174,873

About The Position

As a privately owned biopharmaceutical company, Ferring develops therapies that help people build families and live better lives. The Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planner coordinates short-term production scheduling and supports medium- to long-term production planning. The role uses resources, systems, and production capabilities to balance business priorities, improve operational efficiency, and meet customer requirements.

The position develops production schedules and manages the movement of materials and information needed for manufacturing, testing, release, packaging, and shipment. It works with internal functions and external partners to monitor production, address supply risks, and align plans with business priorities and customer demand. The role also maintains compliant planning processes and system transactions for Ferring and third-party manufacturing operations.

The position is based in Parsippany, New Jersey. Ferring describes its compensation as including base salary and annual incentive compensation. The stated base salary range is $94,263 to $174,873, with the actual amount dependent on factors including experience, skills, education, and primary work location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Materials Management.
• Experience with SAP required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Experience in warehousing, picking, and packing operations.

Nice To Haves

• APICS certification preferred.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Materials Management and Master Data experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules, coordinating product deliveries and the timely movement of raw materials and components to internal manufacturing operations and third-party manufacturers.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the weekly Production and Shipping Schedule; facilitate planning meetings, communicate priorities and risks, and drive accountability for production and distribution commitments.
• Oversee information, documentation, and material flows needed for active manufacturing, testing, and release activities.
• Monitor production from raw materials through finished goods and proactively address issues that could affect supply continuity, inventory levels, or customer service.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, MSST, Finance, external suppliers, third-party manufacturers, and distribution partners to communicate changes, constraints, and requirements that may affect schedules or product availability.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with Plant Operations, Global Planning, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to align production plans with business priorities and customer demand.
• Maintain planning processes and standard operating procedures for batch creation, lot assignment, material consumption, inventory transactions, and finished product shipments.
• Ensure accurate and compliant system execution for products manufactured at FPG and third-party manufacturing sites.
• Manage planning and scheduling for third-party packaging operations, including batch creation, material consumption, inventory movements, and finished goods shipment transactions.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation and annual incentive compensation based on individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage, with employee premium contributions varying by base salary.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Wellness benefits.
• Reimbursement for certain tuition expenses.
• Sick time accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Vacation accrual for full-time employees, up to 120 hours in the first four years and 160 hours in the fifth year of employment.
• 15 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave, subject to a minimum period of employment.
• Flexible benefits and tailored learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior