Planner, Supply Chain

CSL; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seqirus in Holly Springs, NC seeks a Supply Chain Planner to convert demand into actionable production plans for Fill Finish operations. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and optimal inventory management.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or higher) with 8+ years in regulated pharma environments, and proficiency in SAP, Kinaxis, and Excel. ASCM certification is a plus; GMP knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; capable of handling complex supply chain scenarios.
• Experience with S&OP and regulated pharma/bio environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Fill Finish production plan within 0–18 month horizon per S&OP.
• Create long-term capacity plans (18–36 months) for unit operations.
• Maintain SAP master data (materials, BOMs, yields, safety stock) and support GMP documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis Rapid Response

MS Excel

Job description

Do you want to work with a company that tackles fascinating problems and find solutions to complex challenges? Seqirus has an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team in Holly Springs, NC. With an advanced manufacturing facility and expertise in influenza science we are one of the world leaders in the production of the influenza vaccine. We operate as one integrated global company, drawing together expert staff from different countries to collaborate. Together, we're working on the front line to protect communities from seasonal influenza and global pandemic threats. When you join Seqirus, you join a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. It's a feeling of possibility, creativity, and purpose that inspires us every day.

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for providing supplemental support in creating and managing the Fill Finish production plan by converting commercial and non-commercial demand (forecasts, orders, etc.) into a plan to meet customer needs, on time and in full, as specified by the Sales and Operation Plan. The incumbent functions as the liaison between the Manufacturing Managers, Supply Chain Planning, Engineering, MS&T, Deviation Investigators, Project Managers, Warehouse, and Quality.

Major Accountabilities

• Develops the Fill Finish production plan within the 0-18 month planning horizon to the volume specified by the S&OP Plan and develops the capacity plan for each unit operation in the area.
• Develop Fill Finish’s rough cut capacity plan for to meet commercial and non-commercial demand including scenario planning and pandemic preparedness in the 18-36 month long-term plan.
• Prepares input, production plan, and performance data into the S&OP processes.
• Jointly develops and manages SAP master data such as material masters, bills of material, yields, safety stock, etc.
• Review various change controls to ensure needed Supply Chain evaluations and actions are performed in a controlled and GMP documented way.
• Demonstrates ownership for GMP Documents (SOPs, FORMS, Work Instructions, etc.) for Supply Chain by authoring new documents and revising existing documents.
• Participates on applicable project teams that help support growth and development of the business.
• Ensures applicable coverage of raw materials to meet manufacturing plans and ensures appropriate coverage of products to meet manufacturing plans through oversight of yield data, manufacturing performance, cycle counts, SAP transactions, etc.
• Identifies, negotiates, and brings to resolution any demand/supply imbalances in both volume and mix, while managing material flow from receiving to release.
• Works to provide SME support to help resolve deviation investigations.
• Participates in area specific tier meetings to provide Supply Chain input and support.
• Manages inventory and initiates Quality Notifications for expired/redundant components.
• Works cross functionally with Manufacturing Managers/Supervisors, MS&T, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Deviation Investigators, Validation, Project Managers, and Warehouse.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or higher and/or a minimum of 8 years’ experience in a regulated science or pharmaceutical/ biotech environment.
• Certification through ASCM (CSCP or CPIM) preferred
• Experience with cGMPs and GMP documentation required
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems required
• Experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response preferred
• Proficient advanced experience using MS Excel required
• Experience S&OP processes strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with problem solving in a pharmaceutical environment
• Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.