Strategic Supply Chain Planner: Capacity & Scheduling

Simtra-Biopharma-Solutions; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Simtra BioPharma Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to develop, manage, and maintain a workable production plan aligned with customer needs and business goals. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to balance capacity, demand, and priorities in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact production schedules and logistics across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience; experience in contract manufacturing a plus.
• Solid understanding of business operations and strategic planning.
• Strong ability to design reports, analyze data, and present findings.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while following established guidelines and processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively across diverse functional teams.
• Team-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication; strong arithmetic skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and enterprise systems such as JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Generate and present short-term capacity and resource analyses.
• Evaluate intermittent demand and customer requests to identify the best opportunities for scheduling filling and finishing activities.
• Maintain a balanced 90-day manufacturing plan focused on labor and equipment utilization, while accounting for preventive maintenance and other non-production activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and maintain an executable production plan.
• Open and manage work orders in the ERP system.
• Coordinate start dates for Filling and Finishing work orders to ensure smooth material flow.
• Prepare monthly performance metrics (e.g., Schedule Adherence, S&OP, budgeted volume).
• Manage and maintain master data including project codes, routings, turn/run times, and other planning elements.
• Coordinate internal non-product production activities, including scheduling, work order management, and reporting.
• Serve as the system owner for the internal Compass database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Create and maintain the shipping schedule.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand planning

Process improvement

ERP systems proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

JDE

BPLM

Pilgrim

Trackwise

Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to develop, manage, and maintain a workable production plan aligned with customer needs and business goals. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to balance capacity, demand, and priorities in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to impact production schedules and logistics across multiple sites.