Strategic Supply Chain Planner (Biotech) — SAP & MRP

Talentify; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term production and purchasing plans, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and compliant supply. You will manage material availability, scheduling, and inventory while collaborating with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Distribution.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of experience in supply chain or materials management and familiarity with SAP, Lean, and GMP principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, industrial engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or materials management.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP, SAP S4HANA (APO-SNP, PP/DS, ECC), Ariba, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and packaging schedules for equipment, instruments, reagents, BOM items, and consumables.
• Analyze MRP data to ensure production and packaging levels align with sales forecasts and inventory targets.
• Prepare and manage short- and long-term purchasing plans (6 -24 months).
• Monitor and adjust safety stock levels and inventory models to optimize material flow.
• Initiate and approve purchase orders; manage vendor relationships and supply risks.
• Maintain inventory levels within site objectives and lead disposition of distressed inventory.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement and Sourcing to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support material creation, extension and data changes within SAP.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to ensure BOM accuracy, timely material release, and cost-effective operations.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and site transfer initiatives.
• Act as liaison between internal teams and external suppliers to align on production and packaging quality standards.
• Utilize Lean, Right First Time (RFT), and Operational Excellence methodologies to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate master data in SAP and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP S4HANA

Ariba

Excel

Job description

Zoetis is seeking a Production Planner/Scheduler to develop and execute short-, mid-, and long-term production and purchasing plans, ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and compliant supply. You will manage material availability, scheduling, and inventory while collaborating with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Distribution.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of experience in supply chain or materials management and familiarity with SAP, Lean, and GMP principles.