New Product Planner

Piper Companies; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a New Product Planner in Audubon, PA to manage launches by aligning commercial, financial, and operational planning across development, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and vendor management. You will coordinate make-vs-buy decisions and translate launch plans into ERP forecasts, ensuring production readiness and accurate demand monitoring.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 4+ years in supply chain planning or NPI within manufacturing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain planning, senior buying, project management, or new product introduction in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with vendor management, supplier negotiations, production planning, purchasing, and vendor costing.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive product launches from development through commercialization.
• Experience with ERP systems and MS Office applications; PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product launch timelines, track milestones, and communicate status to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate make-vs-buy decisions, supplier sourcing, vendor quotations, and DFx discussions.
• Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain to develop market introduction plans and forecasts.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure production readiness and monitor delivery commitments.
• Translate approved launch plans into ERP forecasts, maintain supply planning accuracy, and monitor post-launch demand.
• Support vendor cost management, production planning, and inventory readiness for new products.

Skills

Supply planning

Vendor management

Production planning

Project management

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a New Product Planner to join a leading medical device manufacturer in Audubon, PA. The New Product Planner will play a critical role in managing new product launches by aligning commercial, financial, and operational planning activities across product development, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, and vendor management teams.

Responsibilities of the New Product Planner:

• Manage new product launch timelines, track project milestones, and communicate status updates to cross-functional stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Coordinate make-vs-buy decisions, supplier sourcing activities, vendor quotations, and design-for-manufacturing discussions to support successful product introductions.
• Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams to develop market introduction plans, forecasts, and launch strategies.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure production readiness, monitor delivery commitments, and expedite critical materials when necessary.
• Translate approved launch plans into ERP forecasts, maintain supply planning accuracy, and monitor post launch sales performance against forecasted demand.
• Support vendor cost management, production planning initiatives, and inventory readiness to ensure successful commercialization of new products.

Qualifications of the New Product Planner:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain planning, senior buying, project management, or new product introduction within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with vendor management, supplier negotiations, production planning, purchasing, and vendor costing.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and drive product launches from development through commercialization.
• Experience working within ERP systems and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• PMP certification or formal project management training is preferred.

Compensation for the New Product Planner includes:

• Salary range: $73,000 - $81,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly growing medical device organization

This job opens for applications on 11/02/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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