Supply Chain Planner

Aston Carter - Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Full-time - Manager

Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Manager, Supply Chain Planner is responsible for executing plans that support end-to-end inventory strategies. This role involves leading Supplier Management activities, ensuring on-time delivery of goods, building relationships with external vendors, and supporting ordering and safety stock strategies for the site.

Responsibilities

• Translate supply plan into executable purchase orders with internal sites and third-party manufacturers.
• Establish purchasing and supply attributes for all material and maintain within the MRP system.
• Resolve and document purchase order discrepancies such as non-conformance, shortages, or price discrepancies with suppliers.
• Review purchase order acknowledgements daily for compliance to price, delivery and other terms and conditions.
• Be the first point of contact for all US suppliers and ensure early involvement of the right people from the key supplier management team on various supplier related topics.
• Track and report the progress of all Key Supplier Management (KSM) activities and report progress to the Tech Ops Leadership Team annually.
• Perform annual supplier financial health checks and supplier demand planning and capacity assessments.
• Manage performance to contract including quality evaluations for GxP suppliers, OTIF service levels, and communication on pricing.
• Support tech transfer of new products and new GMP material by ensuring compliance in terms of Technical Agreements and change controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Materials Management experience.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus.
• Previous operations experience and exposure to manufacturing materials principles and concepts preferred.
• Experience in ERP (Oracle or SAP) is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.