Director, Supply Chain Planning

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Bridgewater, NJ, seeks a Director of Supply Chain Planning to lead end-to-end planning for the External Portfolio, ensuring reliable product availability while optimizing inventory, working capital, and customer service across a complex external supply network.

Responsibilities include transforming the planning organization through talent development, standardization, and digital enablement to build a scalable supply chain that supports Cosette's future growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of leadership in planning and SCM.
• Experience managing S&OP, demand and supply planning.
• Experience with outsourced pharma manufacturing networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply, inventory, and replenishment planning across External Portfolio.
• Own and improve monthly S&OP/IBP processes.
• Drive inventory optimization, service levels, and working capital.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Quality, and External Manufacturing.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks and capacity constraints.
• Establish planning governance, KPIs, and performance management.
• Develop planning talent through coaching and succession planning.
• Standardize planning policies and methodologies across the portfolio.
• Lead adoption of advanced planning tools, automation, analytics, and digital capabilities.
• Support product launches, tech transfers, portfolio changes, and network optimization.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

S&OP / IBP leadership

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory optimization

Forecasting methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional influence

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

MBA

Tools

SAP

Advanced planning systems

Job description

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a US-based, fully integrated pharmaceutical company with capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Cosette has a fast-growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals consisting of products in the cardiology, women's health, and migraine markets. Cosette has a long history in quality manufacturing of complex dosage forms including topical creams, ointments, oral liquids/solutions and suppositories, which has led to consistent supply to customers and commercialization success. Cosette has corporate and manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and North Carolina and is supported by more than 300 dedicated employees across all functional areas.

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Position Summary

As the Director, Supply Chain Planning, you will lead end-to-end supply and inventory planning for Cosette's External Portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring reliable product availability while optimizing inventory, working capital, and customer service across a complex external supply network consisting of API suppliers, CMOs, CPOs, and component vendors. In addition to operational leadership, you will play a key role in transforming the planning organization through talent development, process standardization, and digital enablement, helping build a scalable supply chain capable of supporting Cosette's future growth.

How You'll Spend Your Day

• Lead supply, inventory, and replenishment planning activities across the External Portfolio.
• Own and continuously improve the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Drive inventory optimization, service level improvements, and working capital performance.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Quality, and External Manufacturing teams to ensure supply continuity.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, shortages, capacity constraints, and inventory imbalances.
• Establish planning governance, KPIs, and performance management processes.
• Develop planning talent through coaching, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Standardize planning processes, policies, and planning methodologies across the portfolio.
• Lead adoption of advanced planning tools, automation, analytics, and digital supply chain capabilities.
• Support product launches, tech transfers, portfolio changes, and network optimization projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in planning and supply chain management.
• Proven experience managing S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management processes.
• Experience supporting outsourced pharmaceutical manufacturing networks.
• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and inventory optimization strategies.
• SAP experience required; advanced planning systems experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and change management initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10-15%.

Salary Range

The expected annual base salary for this New Jersey based position is $186,000 - $233,000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee on the payment date.

Benefits

Hired applicants will be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health saving account, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, parental leave, wellness program, paid time off, volunteer time, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

This role will follow a hybrid work schedule, requiring three (3) onsite days per week at our Bridgewater, NJ office.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in all phases of our operations. It is the policy of this Company that there shall be no discrimination with respect to employment, or any of the terms and conditions of employment, because of an individual's race, creed, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic partnership, familial status, reproductive health decisions, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, disability (including AIDS and HIV infection), genetic information, veteran status, liability for service in the United States armed forces, or any other legally protected status. The Company is dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are in accordance with these principles of equal employment opportunity.