Senior Supply Chain Planner

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd; Brampton; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is seeking a Site Senior Supply Planner in Brampton, Canada, to develop and execute supply plans for finished goods and APIs, ensuring optimal inventory, capacity utilization and uninterrupted supply. You will balance demand, supply and lead cross-functional planning efforts.

The role requires 7–10+ years in supply planning with pharma experience, strong SAP and Kinaxis skills, advanced Excel, and APICS/ASCM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field is required.
• 7-10+ years in supply planning, production planning, inventory or materials planning in manufacturing; pharma preferred.
• Strong experience with SAP and advanced planning tools (Kinaxis preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting and analytics tools.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Project leadership and change management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to unplanned situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and medium-term supply plans for Finished Goods and affiliate-sourced APIs.
• Own and govern the Master Production Schedule, balancing demand, inventory, and capacity.
• Drive inventory optimization with safety stock policies and targets.
• Ensure timely material availability by generating and managing PRs for packaging and raw materials.
• Provide strategic planning recommendations to senior leadership on scenarios and risks.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Affiliate Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor KPIs: Demand vs Commit vs Supply, Inventory, Backorders, Capacity Utilization.
• Develop reporting and insights using SAP, Kinaxis, Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.
• Serve as SME for planning systems, provide training and support to analysts and stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement in planning, inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and process standardization initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project leadership

Change management

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-discipline

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an 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 to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Job purpose

The Site Senior 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

• Lead the development and execution of the short- and medium-term supply plans for Finished Goods and affiliate-sourced APIs using Kinaxis and SAP.
• Own and govern the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing demand requirements, inventory strategies, manufacturing capacity, and supply constraints across the site.
• Drive inventory optimization strategies, establishing appropriate safety stock policies and inventory targets to maximize service levels while minimizing excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure timely material availability by generating and managing Purchase Requisitions (PRs) with the correct quantities and timing requirements for packaging and raw materials.
• Provide strategic planning recommendations to senior leadership by evaluating supply scenarios, capacity outlooks, business risks, and inventory implications.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Affiliate Supply Chain teams to ensure end-to-end supply continuity and successful execution of business priorities.
• 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.
• Serve as the key Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supply planning systems, processes, and planning governance, providing training, coaching, and ongoing support to Planning Analysts and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes, driving efficiencies, service improvements, and working capital optimization.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional projects, planning transformation initiatives, and process standardization efforts as required.
• 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 is required.
• 7-10+ 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.
• Strong project leadership and change management capabilities.
• Strong organizational and planning, analytical skills with and ability to adapt to unplanned situations
• 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

Direct reports

N/A

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $89,000 to $108,500. 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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