Pharma Supply Chain Planner & Buyer

August Bioservices LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

August Bioservices LLC in Nashville is seeking a Planner/Buyer to coordinate production planning and procurement for GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will develop production schedules, manage POs, monitor progress, and collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and warehouse teams to meet deadlines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years in planning or procurement within pharma or CMOs, plus proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences or related field is required
• 3+ years of planning, procurement, or supply chain experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated manufacturing
• Experience in a contract manufacturing (CMO/CDMO) environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, and capacity constraints
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure schedule adherence
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address delays or changes in demand
• Support new product introductions and tech transfers with planning and material readiness
• Source and procure raw materials, packaging components, and services required for GMP manufacturing
• Issue and manage purchase orders; track order status to ensure on-time delivery
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock
• Identify and qualify suppliers in collaboration with Quality and Regulatory teams
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supply agreements where applicable
• Monitor inventory levels and perform material requirements planning (MRP)
• Ensure accurate inventory records in ERP systems
• Collaborate with warehouse on receiving, storage, and material movement
• Manage safety stock levels and reorder points
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure materials meet GMP and regulatory standards
• Work with Finance on cost control, budgeting, and invoice reconciliation
• Communicate with customers regarding timelines and material availability
• Support audits by providing documentation and traceability of materials
• Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, supplier performance, and inventory turns
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Develop and track KPIs related to supply chain performance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

GMP knowledge

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

August Bioservices LLC in Nashville is seeking a Planner/Buyer to coordinate production planning and procurement for GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will develop production schedules, manage POs, monitor progress, and collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and warehouse teams to meet deadlines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years in planning or procurement within pharma or CMOs, plus proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.