Supply Chain Production Planner

BioVectra Inc.; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in bio-science is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Production Planner to join their team in Charlottetown. This full-time position involves analyzing production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant educational background, contributing to the company's mission of improving patient care through better therapeutics. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a supportive workplace where your skills can make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production schedules and manage inventory levels.
• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in the ERP system.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Inventory Management

cGMP Guidelines

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Business

Post Secondary Diploma

Tools

ERP System

Job description

BIOVECTRA Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

At BIOVECTRA, we are passionate about improving patient care by manufacturing better therapeutics. As a contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO), we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies worldwide. Our team combines global reach with a strong sense of community, fostering a workplace built on teamwork, respect, professionalism, and quality. We embrace diversity and strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment.

BioVectra Inc. has an immediate opening for a Supply Chain Production Planner.This is full-time permanent position located inCharlottetown, PEI.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Analyzing production schedules, forecasting and planning material needs, and managing inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Building and maintaining detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) for production processes within the ERP system.
• Chairing weekly supply chain meetings to align production schedule with sales, manufacturing, Procurement, Project Management, and QC departments, etc.
• Confirming and verifying manufacturing schedule to plan material requirements.
• Publishing forecasts for procurement to plan orders and coordinate required deliveries.
• Creating and submitting requisitions to the procurement department for required materials.
• Monitoring the process from order initiation to release, ensuring timely material availability to support on-schedule manufacturing.
• Optimizing inventory levels to balance cost efficiency with meeting service requirements, while ensuring strict adherence to on-time manufacturing schedules.
• Identifying material shortages based on updated lead times from Procurement.
• Tracking and reporting actual consumption vs planned consumption.
• Identifying and recommending solutions to resolve material constraints.
• Creating jobs in the ERP system and coordinating with warehouse team for staging toalign with manufacturing schedule.
• Ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements, such as new materials and management of change processes.

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Science, Supply Chain, or other related fields.
• Post Secondary Diploma with equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 1 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of cGMP guidelines is an asset.

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Entry based on education and experience: $ 48,516

Closing Date: May 19, 2025

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenshipstatus, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives,and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as ageneral overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills tocontribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.