Senior Production Planner

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Planner to oversee materials and products through their life cycle. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment between production schedules and market demand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry, and will be adept at using analytical skills to resolve issues proactively. The company prides itself on its innovative approach to developing products that significantly improve patient outcomes, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Performance-Based Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of production planning experience in pharmaceuticals preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop master production schedules and purchase plans.
• Execute planning processes including Demand and Supply Planning.

Skills

Production Planning

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

MRP Systems

Job description

The Senior Production Planner is responsible for the scheduling, coordination, and oversight of materials/products through the product life cycle. This role ensures that CMO material receipts, production schedules, and logistical processes are aligned with Trade and Physician Sample demand and Supply Chain Parameters as agreed with receiving markets. Incumbents will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Finance, Quality Assurance/Control, CMO's, and other suppliers to evaluate order status, prioritize production orders, and resolve material order or scheduling issues.

Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with external customers and suppliers to develop master production schedules and purchase plans.
• Identifies supply decision points; plans material receipt and production requirements ensuring supply objectives are met without material-related compromise.
• Executes planning processes: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Master Production Scheduling (MPS).
• Plans and executes launch, resupply, and unanticipated event inventory strategies.
• Identifies and proactively resolves issues through consistent, timely, and exception-based reporting in support of upstream, lateral, and downstream needs.
• Performs inventory level monitoring and monthly raw material/bulk item reconciliation.
• Provides oversight of inventory management, policies, and practices.
• Utilizes key systems for information gathering supporting: Inventory Analysis, Replenishment, Forecasting, and Import/Export activities.
• Manages and performs Item Master Maintenance of Non and Pure-buy items, including new item set-up.
• Supports business and SI & OP processes through weekly and monthly metric maintenance and reporting.
• Develops and implements planning tools and metrics that improve the overall planning process.
• Performs Buyer and Shipping Coordinator Functions.
• Works with other departments as required to produce and distribute products.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of production planning experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated industry preferred with familiarity in:
• MRPII processes and systems.
• Microsoft Suite Products.
• A working knowledge of Supply Chain Concepts to include DRP and Inventory Control.
• Demonstrated customer service acumen and the ability to interface with various internal/external organizations to achieve desired customer service results.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Availability to travel 5% of the time.

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality.
• Ability to have an innovative and dynamic approach to work.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers, and others.
• Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management.
• Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or carry objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Position may require occasional bending, stooping, walking, and standing to complete tasks.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer screen, iPad, or other electronic device; and extensive reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• May be required to work in a clean and/or sterile laboratory environment occasionally and wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses or goggles, face shields, lab coats, aprons, ear plugs, and masks including respirators.

Compensation:

At Supernus, we offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your experiences and contributions. The expected salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this role is $89,000 - $105,000. This range is what the Company reasonably expects to offer for the position and is not reflective of the full compensation scale of the role. This range may be modified in the future. An individual’s salary within the range is based on multiple factors, which may include and are not limited to education, relevant experience, knowledge, length of industry experience, and organizational needs.

Base salary is one part of the overall compensation package, which includes the opportunity to participate in employee stock purchase programs and performance-based bonus programs.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. We currently have 8 products in the market that are making a real impact on patient outcomes.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.