Senior Planning Analyst

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; Brampton; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 86,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP program

Annual bonus opportunity

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Pharma in Brampton is seeking a Site Supply Planner to develop and execute supply plans for Finished Goods and affiliate APIs, ensuring optimal inventory and capacity utilization. You will bridge Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Operations using Kinaxis and SAP to balance demand and supply.

The role requires SAP/Kinaxis experience, 5+ years in planning, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, or Materials Planning within a manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical experience preferred).
• Strong experience with SAP and Kinaxis; advanced Excel skills and reporting/analytics capabilities.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; ability to drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with IT to create logical reports and data insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term supply plans for Finished Goods and affiliate-sourced APIs using Kinaxis and SAP.
• Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with demand forecasts and capacity.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock and days of supply to meet service targets while minimizing excess.
• Generate and manage Purchase Requisitions for packaging and raw materials with proper timing.
• Analyze capacity constraints and supply risks; implement mitigation plans for uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, QA/QC, and affiliate sites for plan execution.
• Lead monthly S&OP supply planning activities and support executive reviews.
• Report KPI like Demand vs. Commit vs. Supply, Inventory, Backorders, and Capacity Utilization.
• Develop reporting and insights using SAP, Kinaxis, Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize inventory and overall supply chain performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, or related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Excel

Job description

Driven by abold pursuit of scienceand fueled byan unwavering commitment to patients,Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission toReach People and Touch Lives, we deliverInnovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare productsthat improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, weimprove access to effective, affordable treatmentsthat promote better health and well-being.

Job purpose

The Site Supply Planner is responsible for developing and executing supply plans for Finished Goods and affiliate-supplied APIs to ensure optimal inventory levels, capacity utilization, and uninterrupted product supply. This role serves as the key link between Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Operations, leveraging Kinaxis and SAP to balance demand, supply, inventory, and capacity requirements while meeting customer commitments and business objectives.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term supply plans for Finished Goods and affiliate-sourced APIs using Kinaxis and SAP.
• Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and days of supply to ensure service level targets are achieved while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure timely material availability by generating and managing Purchase Requisitions (PRs) with the correct quantities and timing requirements for packaging and raw materials.
• Analyze capacity constraints, material shortages, and supply risks, and drive mitigation plans to support uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, QA/QC, and affiliate sites to support plan execution and supply continuity.
• Lead supply planning activities within monthly S&OP processes and support executive supply reviews.
• Monitor and report key planning KPIs, including Demand vs. Commit vs. Supply, Inventory Performance, Backorders, and Capacity Utilization.
• Develop reporting and business insights using SAP, Kinaxis, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, or a related field ir required
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, or Materials Planning within a manufacturing environment is required (pharmaceutical experience preferred).

• Strong experience with SAP and advanced planning tools (Kinaxis preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting and data analytics tools.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Process improvement mindset with ability to enhance productivity and reduce non-value-added work.
• To be able to work with IT department to create logical reports
• Attention to detail
• Well understanding supply chain process and activities, including manufacturing, inventory, procurement, warehousing.
• Strong organizational and planning, analytical skills with and ability to adapt to unplanned situations
• Knowledge of problem-solving fundamentals and root-cause analysis with strong decision-making capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multitasking skill with ability to manage multiple projects
• Self-discipline, able to work under pressure.

Working conditions

• Office environment

Physical requirements

Fully Office based role out of Brampton

Direct reports

N/A

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $69,000 to $86,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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