Planner/Buyer, 3rd Party Operations

Cosette Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in the United States seeks a Planner/Buyer for 3rd Party Operations to lead planning and purchasing for externally manufactured goods. You will manage inventory levels, coordinate with Commercial Operations and Quality Assurance, and drive timely product launches and transfers.

The role emphasizes forecasting accuracy, supplier collaboration, and end-to-end supply chain control to minimize obsolescence and meet customer demand in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information science, data management, computer science, engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of related planning experience.
• 3+ years of ERP system experience, preferably SAP.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide updated forecasts at month start to external manufacturing/packaging partners.
• Create/submit Purchase Orders for APIs, finished goods, raw materials, and packaging.
• Lead Supply Chain meetings with external partners regularly.
• Align production schedules with partners to meet order timelines.
• Coordinate 3rd Party product launches and external transfers from PM.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock.
• Coordinate shipments with logistics; expedite late orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Review bids and demand forecasts with Commercial Operations.
• Manage inventory receipts and ensure timely release to market; support QA.
• Update SOPs, initiate change controls and investigations as needed.
• Participate in S&OP; develop 3rd Party slides for S&OP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Communication skills

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 using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience Preferred:
  • 3+ years of related planning experience.
  • 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.
  • 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.