Sr. Supply Chain Planner

NCBiotech; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdesian Life Sciences is seeking a seasoned Demand & Supply Planner to own end-to-end planning for the company, coordinating with production facilities, contract manufacturers, and sales to meet customer demand while optimizing throughput.

You will manage demand plans in the ERP, develop a consensus forecast, lead SIOP meetings, and create the Master Production Plan and MRP. Strong collaboration across functions is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years in purchasing, planning, or materials management.
• ERP/MRP experience and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel to facilities and suppliers as needed.
• Demonstrated leadership and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all demand plans in the ERP system.
• Use signals and tools to build a consensus forecast informing the supply plan.
• Lead weekly SIOP meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Build Master Production Plan and MRPs for purchasing.
• Develop production scheduling with operations for bulk and finished goods.
• Coordinate the Supply Review Process across functions.
• Identify and develop vendor partnerships with toll manufacturing.
• Facilitate DRP from sites to warehouses based on forecasts and trends.
• Reconcile third-party site inventories and investigate discrepancies.
• Process POs and production reporting in the ERP system.
• Serve as SME for ERP planning functions and launches with product management.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Communication

Leadership

SIOP facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Master's degree in Business or Supply Chain (preferred)

Tools

ERP system

Oracle Cloud Platform

Excel

MRP/Production planning

Job description

Position Summary

This role owns Demand & Supply Planning end to end, producing the Master Demand & Supply Plans that drive supply chain and plant operations. Working closely with Verdesian production facilities, contract manufacturers, and sales/marketing teams, this person ensures product is available to meet customer demand while optimizing throughput across our production facilities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage all demand plans in the company ERP system
• Use multiple demand signals and tools to build a consensus forecast that informs the supply plan
• Monitor and report on demand data accuracy and changes, resolving demand-related issues in a timely manner
• Lead weekly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings for the business unit - identifying supply/demand risks, reviewing week-to-week deviations, and addressing slow-moving inventory with leadership, commercial, production, and procurement teams
• Build the Master Production Plan across all business segment portfolios; facilitate supply discussions and generate the material requirements plan (MRP) for purchasing
• Partner with plant operations to develop production scheduling for bulk, finished goods, and packaged materials
• Lead the Supply Review Process, coordinating accurate and timely planning across commercial, purchasing, manufacturing, regulatory, logistics, and customer service teams
• Identify and develop new vendor partnerships with toll manufacturing and packaging partners as business needs evolve
• Facilitate the Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) process from manufacturing sites to warehouses, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery based on forecasts, sales input, and historical trends
• Reconcile third-party site inventories regularly and investigate discrepancies
• Process purchase orders and production reporting from contract manufacturers in the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and resolving issues
• Serve as subject matter expert for the design and implementation of planning functions within the ERP
• Partner with Product Management and Marketing to support successful launches of new and rebranded products

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, production planning/scheduling, or materials management
• Broad planning and ERP experience, including hands-on work with computerized MRP/ERP systems
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to discuss technical issues with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
• Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence, with a track record of motivating and inspiring teams
• Demonstrated leadership in driving change and improving process/system integrity
• A relentless focus on quality and exceeding customer expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• Planning and ERP experience within chemical manufacturing
• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Materials Management, or a related field
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Platform
• Certification in SIOP, Inventory Management, or Planning (e.g., APICS/ASCM CPIM)

Verdesian Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.