Planner/Buyer, 3rd Party Operations

cosettepharma; Bridgewater (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks a Planner/Buyer for 3rd Party Operations. The role leads planning and purchasing for externally manufactured finished goods and manages inventory with cross-functional teams to optimize stock levels. Hybrid schedule with collaboration across Commercial Operations and Quality Assurance.

The position requires pharmaceutical planning experience, SAP proficiency, and strong analytics, Excel, and presentation skills to drive timely launches and transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information science, data management, computer science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience with production planning in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP system.
• 3+ years of planning experience.
• 3+ years of ERP system experience, preferably SAP.
• Proficient in spreadsheets and word processing (Excel/Word) and PowerPoint.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications preferred.
• Pharmaceutical industry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide updated forecasts at the beginning of each month to external manufacturing and packaging partners.
• Create and submit purchase orders for APIs, finished goods, and packaging components.
• Lead supply chain meetings with external partners and ensure alignment on production schedules.
• Coordinate inventory management to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Coordinate shipments with logistics; expedite late orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Support S&OP processes and develop 3rd party product slides for S&OP presentations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information science, data management, computer science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

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.

Innovating every day.

Position Summary

The Planner/Buyer for 3rd Party Operations will lead planning and purchasing activities for externally manufactured and packaged finished goods. The position will also be responsible for inventory management for all 3rd Party product families, as well as minimizing obsolescence through effective planning in accordance with established stocking level guidelines. The position will work closely with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to, Commercial Operations and Quality Assurance to ensure optimal inventory levels.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide updated forecasts at the beginning of each month to all external manufacturing and packaging partners.
• Create and submit Purchase Orders for API’s, finished goods, associated raw materials and packaging componentry.
• Lead Supply Chain meetings with external partners on a fixed and continuous basis.
• Ensure alignment with external partners on production schedules to meet order timelines.
• Work with cross-functional teams to coordinate Supply Chain takeover of external manufacturing product launches and external product technical transfers from Project Management.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• Coordinate shipments with the logistics team. Expedite late orders and resolve shipping discrepancies.
• Work with Commercial Operations to review bids and demand forecasts.
• Manage inventory receipts, including coordinating with Quality Assurance to ensure timely release to market.
• Update SOPs, initiate change controls and write investigations, as needed.
• Participate in the S&OP meetings while leading the review of the 3rd Party Operations products. Develop the 3rd Party products slides for the S&OP presentation.

Position Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in information science, data management, computer science, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience Required: Knowledge of production planning in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience Required: Experience using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience Preferred: 3+ years of related planning experience.
• Experience Preferred: 3+ years of working in an ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed: Proficient in spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and word processing (Microsoft Word) and PowerPoint.
• Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed: Certifications, such as APICS CPIM, CSCP are preferred.
• Company/Industry Related Knowledge: Pharmaceutical industry knowledge is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Possesses thorough analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities.
• Executes assigned tasks within established schedules.
• Collaborative with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

Hired applicants may 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.