Sr. Supply Planner

Bachem; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid vacation

Personal and sick days

Job summary

Bachem Americas in Vista, CA seeks a Senior Supply Planner to own long- and short-term supply plans, ensuring material availability and driving supply chain optimization across Production, Project Mgmt, Customer Service, Warehouse and Quality in a regulated API environment. Responsibilities include RCCP, master data in SAP IBP, KPI monitoring, and translating the plan into process orders for scheduling.

Requires a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in supply planning; FDA-regulated industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or similar field with 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning for APIs/dev/pharma
• Equivalent degree with 5+ years in supply chain planning in biotech/chemical/pharma markets
• Experience with planning production and materials in regulated industries (FDA)
• Strong analytical skills to analyze complex data sets for day-to-day activities
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP (HANA, IBP) or Oracle
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; MS Project is a plus
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing trends
• Proactive, solution-focused communication and teamwork
• CLTD certification in progress preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials availability (raw materials, intermediates, technical material) to meet the supply plan and report shortages
• Create and assess RCCP scenarios with production units
• Develop tools and processes to capture KPI’s for supply chain; maintain SAP IBP master data
• Act as Deputy of the S&OP Facilitator/Demand Planner
• Monitor and release process orders and prepare analyses/reports including past-due production
• Ensure correct material reservations and own Global Specs Process
• Convert supply plan into process orders and hand over to scheduling
• Maintain planning master data in SAP (recipes, BOMs, resources)

Skills

Supply planning

RCCP

SAP IBP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Project

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Equivalent degree + 5+ years experience

CLTD certification (in progress)

Tools

SAP

IBP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Brief Overview

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.