Senior Pharma Supply & S&OP Planner

Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Upsher‑Smith Laboratories, LLC is seeking an experienced supply planning professional responsible for end-to-end planning across a portfolio of pharmaceutical products, including finished goods and API. You will own robust supply plans, manage risks, and serve as a key interface with internal teams and external partners to ensure high service levels and reliable supply.

Responsibilities include aligning demand, supply and capacity with CMOs, leading scenario planning, monitoring KPI performance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• 7-10+ years supply chain experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetic or related industry.
• Cross-functional, project team experience required.
• Proficient SAP experience required.
• Ability to negotiate and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of common law, UCC, traffic law and compliance with anti-trust laws.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and adherence to published Upsher‑Smith Standard Operating Procedures, policies and safety practices.
• Ability to read and utilize an MRP report.

Responsibilities

• Own supply planning for a defined portfolio – develop constrained and unconstrained supply plans over a 3-24 month horizon.
• Ensure alignment between demand, supply and capacity across contract manufacturing organizations.
• Lead scenario planning, identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans; complete necessary risk analysis research to support critical projects.
• Escalate and resolve supply issues with external partners.
• Manage relationships with critical suppliers to the business; manage contract manufacturer relationships for assigned projects.
• Conduct planning CMO's and regular supplier meetings with scorecard review; maintain cost control, delivery schedules and inventory levels based on desired goals and objectives.
• Drive performance against KPI’s such as OTIF, schedule adherence and lead‑time reliability.
• Manage inventory strategies across the network by setting appropriate safety stock levels and inventory targets.
• Proactively identify excess, slow‑moving and obsolete inventory.
• Assist in development of supply chain analytics; analyze and improve key planning metrics and processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities or processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead appropriate sections of supply review as part of the S&OP/IBP process, providing supply constraints, capacity outlook and inventory position projections; translate supply risks into financial and service impacts.
• Maintain SAP purchasing systems (order entry, vendor records, info records, source lists and material masters); coordinate with other departments to maintain accurate Bill of Materials.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and quality issues (SCAR’s) to ensure continued supply of quality materials for production.
• Recover costs for rejected materials and labor where applicable.
• Control and communicate approved artwork and packaging specifications, COAs/COCs and regulatory information.
• Provide purchasing forecast and purchase orders adhering to contracted lead times; manage supplier reviews.
• Proficient in the use of SAP; may mentor or provide indirect leadership to senior procurement specialist or procurement specialist as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Director, Supply Chain.

Skills

SAP experience

Advanced Excel

Negotiation

Strong communication

MRP reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Upsher‑Smith Laboratories, LLC is seeking an experienced supply planning professional responsible for end-to-end planning across a portfolio of pharmaceutical products, including finished goods and API. You will own robust supply plans, manage risks, and serve as a key interface with internal teams and external partners to ensure high service levels and reliable supply.

Responsibilities include aligning demand, supply and capacity with CMOs, leading scenario planning, monitoring KPI performance,