Senior Analyst, Supply Planning & Procurement

ZipRecruiter; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in generic drug development is seeking an experienced professional to manage procurement and supply chain operations. This role involves coordinating with external partners, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy and supply chain management, coupled with leadership experience. They will be responsible for maintaining inventory, managing vendor relationships, and supporting product launches.

Benefits

Paid time off

401k with match

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in procurement and supply chain management.
• Leadership experience in sourcing and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Review production plans and coordinate among teams.
• Create and circulate purchase orders for production planning.
• Analyze cost sheets and negotiate rates with vendors.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy

MBA in Operations/SCM

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

FLSA - Exempt

Hours - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in office 3 days per week

This role involves handling external CMO for in-licensing products, new launches, and subsequent supplies. It also includes managing external CMO for contract services such as product development, tech transfer, and supply as per the production plan & supply commitments.

Note: These statements are not exhaustive of all responsibilities and duties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review production plans and coordinate among demand and supply planning teams.
2. Distribute plans to respective CMO and ensure execution aligns with requirements.
3. Create and circulate purchase orders for production planning.
4. Support monthly sales closing by ensuring delivery of committed products.
5. Coordinate logistics of finished goods from CMO to warehouse.
6. Proactively mitigate supply risks to meet business needs.
7. Search for alternate vendors for critical SKUs as needed.
8. Analyze cost sheets, negotiate, and finalize rates with third-party vendors.
9. Identify cost-saving opportunities and generate savings against budget.
10. Facilitate product evaluation and approval from QA and R&D teams.
11. Coordinate supplier payments and resolve invoicing, taxation issues.
12. Maintain business agreement database and liaise with Legal for renewals and new agreements.
13. Ensure quality compliance and resolve queries related to regulations.
14. Coordinate dispatch, release of finished goods, and manage documentation.
15. Review, approve, and facilitate artworks and product specifications.
16. Manage product and process changes, including change controls for IL products.
17. Create and update vendor and product codes in SAP.
18. Coordinate audits with QA teams and handle market complaints investigations.
19. Ensure production plans are feasible and monitor raw material availability.
20. Track and coordinate raw material deliveries and quality releases.
21. Schedule manufacturing and coordinate testing and dispatch of finished goods.
22. Conduct physical stock verification and manage logistics for dispatch.
23. Maintain inventory data and logs, identify slow-moving or expired stock.
24. Resolve issues between CMO and internal teams.
25. Handle artwork, product specifications, and complaint investigations.
26. Prepare management reports and dashboards.
27. Update vendor master data regularly.

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy) or Master in Pharmacy (M. Pharmacy)
• MBA in Operations/SCM from Tier I or II institutes preferred

Experience

• 10+ years in procurement, supply chain management, with leadership experience in sourcing and cost optimization across categories.

Physical Demands and Abilities

• Office environment with typical equipment usage.
• May encounter interruptions and need to handle physical tasks up to 20 pounds.

About Glenmark

Glenmark is a global leader in generic drug development, committed to high-quality and affordable medicines, with a diverse portfolio and ongoing research in specialty and innovative products.

Benefits Highlights

• Paid time off, 401k with match, health benefits, and more.

This description is a flexible guide, subject to updates. Employment is at-will, and Glenmark is an equal opportunity employer.