Strategic Supply Planner (SAP, cGMP)

Joulé; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to ensure material availability and balance supply with demand. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, regulatory awareness, and data-driven decision making.

The position requires at least six years in planning, strong SAP/Excel skills, and a focus on continuous improvement in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of experience in Production/Supply Planning or similar environment.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to various audiences.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of manufacturing constraints, regulatory requirements, and cGMPs.
• Preferred: APICS certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans (MTS and MTO) with the right product mix, sizes, and concentrations to meet forecasted demand while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Manage complex variables including lead-times, manufacturing constraints, WIP inventory, intercompany transfers, regulatory and quality parameters, lot sizes, and SKUs.
• Ensure raw materials and components are available to support production.
• Communicate and lead others to achieve established plans supporting financial and delivery objectives.
• Develop and execute capacity plans for manufacturing areas, including decision-making on downtime, project implementation, and constraints to ensure throughput meets delivery and financial goals.
• Analyze demand requirements and identify production bottlenecks; recommend and implement resolution actions.
• Direct Production Planners to ensure timely execution of forecasted demand and coordinate supply chain activities.
• Maintain a detailed 3-month batch allocation forecast to support demand and monitor changes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to balance constraints and production plans.
• Prepare long-term supply plans for senior management in manufacturing and global supply planning.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Commercial, Quality, and Regulatory teams on product launches, changes, and demand updates.
• Identify supply constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead and participate in projects related to new product launches and process changes.
• Provide SAP planning and inventory management expertise.
• Generate and present supply KPIs and reports to leadership.
• Develop and deliver supply planning training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain processes.
• Provide detailed scenario planning for product supply options.
• Lead cross-functional teams as needed, operating within a highly regulated (cGMP) environment, ensuring compliance with market quality and regulatory standards.
• Engage with employees at all levels to achieve key supply chain objectives, leveraging strong negotiation and collaboration skills.

Skills

SAP ERP

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or related field

APICS certification (preferred)

Job description

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to ensure material availability and balance supply with demand. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, regulatory awareness, and data-driven decision making.

The position requires at least six years in planning, strong SAP/Excel skills, and a focus on continuous improvement in a cGMP environment.