Supply Chain Finished Goods Planner

AVEVA DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS INC•Miramar, FL

14d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Finished Goods Planner manages customer forecast analysis, supplier agreement compliance, supply risk management, and secondary packaging operations. The role reviews annual and rolling customer forecasts, evaluates forecast accuracy against actual orders and contracted lead times, documents variances and their causes, and prepares forecast accuracy reports detailing SKU-level deviations, impacted periods, volume or revenue risks, and contributing factors. The planner analyzes customer purchase orders against approved forecasts and Supplier Agreements, enters approved orders into JDE, and follows the escalation model for exceptions. The role reviews production schedules and projected demand, leads business reviews with customers and other stakeholders, and identifies and escalates risks such as material shortages, capacity constraints, packaging or artwork delays, and logistics issues. The role maintains rolling forecasts for secondary packaging, prepares monthly production schedules, and oversees order fulfillment across internal production and CPO-managed bulk packaging. Responsibilities include work order management, batch allocation, QA release tracking, shipment execution, subcontracting purchase orders, and monitoring material availability and CPO inventory. The planner also maintains shipment plans and supply chain On Time and In Full KPIs, supports audits, ensures compliance with company policies and documented procedures, and works to improve planning processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline, or additional job-related experience substituted for educational experience.
Three to five years of related experience; the posting also specifies 3+ years of progressive experience in a supply chain planning role.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Ability to use Excel for reports and analysis, including pivot tables, charts, VLOOKUPs, and database functions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proactive initiative to identify potential issues and lead them to resolution.
Ability to work in a complex or dynamic environment.
Ability to work self-sufficiently and make independent decisions.
Ability to develop strong internal relationships and partnerships and influence decisions.
Ability to coordinate and facilitate cross-functional meetings toward defined outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo where appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JDE forecasting/planning and customer service modules.
Knowledge of inventory management methodologies.

Responsibilities

Collect and review the annual customer forecast at the beginning of each calendar year.
Receive and analyze rolling forecasts monthly or quarterly according to customer supplier agreements.
Submit forecast data for reporting and forecast fluctuation metrics.
Extract actual order data from the ERP system and compare it with customer forecasts.
Evaluate forecast accuracy against the baseline and identify variances, including comparisons with customer orders within contracted lead times.
Document and categorize forecast deviations, identify root causes, and prepare forecast accuracy reports covering SKU-level data, deviation percentages, impacted periods, volume or revenue risks, and contributing factors.
Ensure customer orders align with forecasts and Supplier Agreements; analyze purchase orders, enter approved orders into JDE, and follow the escalation model for exceptions or discrepancies.
Review 120-day production volumes and schedules to assess whether forecast demand can be met through internal or subcontracted production.
Lead monthly or weekly business review meetings with customers.
Identify supply interruption risks, including material shortages, production capacity constraints, artwork or packaging delays, and logistics or third-party constraints; escalate critical risks to department or site leadership.
Maintain and update 12-month rolling forecasts for secondary packaging operations for capacity planning and subcontracting alignment.
Prepare and release monthly production schedules aligned with customer demand forecasts and internal resource availability.
Oversee fulfillment for internal production and CPO-managed bulk packaging, including production scheduling, work order management, batch allocation, QA release status, and shipment execution.
Issue subcontracting service purchase orders no later than the 15th of the month preceding the production start date.
Monitor 90-day material and component availability to ensure packaging components are in stock.
Monitor CPO inventory and batch status, including QA release timelines, and coordinate with external packaging partners.
Lead and facilitate daily and weekly reviews with internal and external stakeholders covering order status, production execution, material and capacity constraints, on-time delivery, and issue resolution.
Drive accountability and proactive problem-solving across planning, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and third-party teams.
Maintain shipment plan files and supply chain On Time and In Full KPIs.
Collaborate with Commercial, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Business Intelligence teams.
Continuously improve planning processes using ERP data and business analytics to improve forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.
Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with SOPs, agreements, and documented planning procedures.
Comply with company safety, regulatory, quality, policy, conduct, and business ethics requirements.
Provide training or guidance to more junior team members.