Strategic Supply Chain Planner & Production Scheduler

Ferring Holding SA; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferring Holding SA in Parsippany, New Jersey is seeking a Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planner to coordinate short-term production scheduling and support longer-term planning, ensuring operational efficiency and on-time product availability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least five years in supply chain or manufacturing, SAP experience, and strong analytical skills; APICS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Materials Management.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP system required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Experience in warehousing, picking, and packing operations.
• Materials Management and Master Data experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules, coordinating product deliveries and the timely movement of raw materials and components to internal manufacturing operations and third-party manufacturers to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the weekly Production and Shipping Schedule.
• Facilitate planning meetings, communicate priorities and risks, and drive accountability to ensure adherence to production and distribution commitments.
• Oversee the flow of information, documentation, and materials required to support active manufacturing, testing, and release activities.
• Monitor production progress from raw materials through finished goods and proactively address issues that may impact supply continuity, inventory levels, or customer service.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, MSST, Finance, external suppliers, third-party manufacturers, and distribution partners to ensure timely communication of changes, constraints, and requirements that may affect production schedules or product availability.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with Plant Operations, Global Planning, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to align production plans with business priorities and customer demand.
• Maintain planning processes and standard operating procedures related to batch creation, lot assignment, material consumption, inventory transactions, and finished product shipments.
• Ensure accurate and compliant system execution for products manufactured at both FPG and third-party manufacturing sites.
• Manage planning and scheduling activities for third-party packaging operations, including all associated system transactions such as batch creation, material consumption, inventory movements, and finished goods shipments.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Ferring Holding SA in Parsippany, New Jersey is seeking a Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planner to coordinate short-term production scheduling and support longer-term planning, ensuring operational efficiency and on-time product availability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least five years in supply chain or manufacturing, SAP experience, and strong analytical skills; APICS certification is preferred.