Sr. Supply Planner

Bachem Holding AG; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Bachem is seeking a Senior Supply Planner in Torrance, CA to lead supply planning activities for API production, ensuring inventory availability and driving RCCP and scenario planning.

You will collaborate with Production, Project Management, Customer Service, Warehouse and Quality to meet business objectives; a degree and 3+ years in supply chain planning are required, with SAP IBP and ERP experience valued. Competitive total rewards offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 3+ years experience in supply chain planning for APIs/pharma/related industries.
• Equivalent degree with 5 years supply chain planning in biotech/chemical/pharma.
• Experience in regulated industries (FDA) required.
• CLTD certification in progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures materials availability to achieve the supply plan and notifies shortages.
• Creates scenarios and RCCP coordination with production units.
• Assist in developing tools and processes to capture KPI and maintain SAP IBP master data.
• Deputy of the S&OP Facilitator/Demand Planner.
• Monitors process orders and prepares analyses/reports including past due planning.
• Ensures correct material reservations and owns Global Specs Process.
• Converts supply plan into process orders and conducts hand-over meetings.
• Maintains planning master data in SAP (recipes, BOMs, resources).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Supply chain planning knowledge

Proactive and solution-focused

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar

Equivalent degree with 5+ years in supply chain planning (biotech/chemical/pharma)

CLTD certification in progress

Tools

SAP IBP

SAP Hana

Oracle

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The Senior Supply Planner serves as the primary point of contact for all supply planning activities within the assigned production area. This role is accountable for ensuring the timely availability of inventory to meet demand through the development and execution of both short‑term and long‑term supply plans. The Senior Supply Planner drives continuous optimization of the supply chain and proactively adapts planning strategies to evolving business requirements, working cross‑functionally with Production, Project Management, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Quality to achieve operational and strategic objectives. The Senior Supply Planner will be responsible for Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) for the long term period. Work with Production Team to determine plan feasibility and ensure optimal resource utilization. Creates Scenario Planning and support the Multi Year Plan process with GSCM.

What you will do

• Ensures materials availability (raw materials, intermediate products, technical material) to achieve the supply plan successfully and gives feedback on any shortages or changes to the corresponding departments.
• Creates and assesses scenarios and RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Planning) in coordination with the corresponding production unit
• Assist in developing business tools and processes to capture and monitor KPI’s for supply chain processes. Maintain Master Data in SAP IBP tool and serve as key user.
• Deputy of the S&OP Facilitator/Demand Planner.
• Monitors and releases the process orders and prepares corresponding analyzes and reports, including past due production/planning.
• Ensures the correct material reservation for all reservation types in his area. Owner of Global Specs Process.
• Converts the supply plan into corresponding process orders and carries out the hand-over meeting with the scheduling department
• Creates and maintains planning master data in SAP such as recipes (Bill of materials/resources), disposition views, and other master data in SAP relevant to planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree In Business, Engineering, Bsuiness Management, Supply Chain Management or similar field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning for Active Pharmaceutical ingredient (APIs) development-related industries, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, others required or
• Equivalent Business degree in another area with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning within relevant markets such as biotech, chemical or pharma required
• Experience with planning production and materials in or regulated industry (e.g. FDA) required
• Excellent skills with working in a multi-culture environment
• Ability to simulate supply situation and capacity planning
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and to support day-to-day activities
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP (Hanna, IBP) or Oracle
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Expert computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project is a plus
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is flexible in adapting to changing trends in the business and requests
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner
• Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment
• Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)-APICS In progress preferred

Base Annual Salary Range:

$88,197.60 - $121,271.70

Placement of new hires in this wage range is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

Total Rewards

We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.

Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

At Bachem, you’ll find a diverse, multicultural team. The (a)in the job title stands for all. We welcome applications from all candidates. What matters are your skills and motivation—regardless of age, gender, background, religion, or sexual orientation.

Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.