Supply Chain Brand Project Coordinator

Orion Group; North Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 43.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orion Group is seeking a highly analytical Project Coordinator III - Supply Chain Brand Project Coordinator / Analyst to support supply chain planning, portfolio analytics, operational execution, and cross-functional project coordination within Regenerative Medicine and Skincare.

The role emphasizes improving supply chain visibility, monitoring inventory and demand, coordinating product launches and transfers, and delivering data-driven recommendations with advanced Excel and SAP Analytics Cloud

Formación

• Strong experience in supply chain operations, project coordination, analytics, or a related discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex data analysis, data mining, and reporting.
• Experience developing dashboards and executive-level presentations.
• Knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP/ERP, Power BI or Qlik.
• Understanding of S&OP/IBP, demand planning, supply planning, inventory management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to present findings to senior leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate S&OP, demand consensus, supply reviews, recovery planning, and LRP/MRP activities.
• Prepare meeting materials, maintain project schedules and action logs, and track milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to support initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, document decisions, and ensure follow-through on actions.
• Identify project risks, elevate concerns, and communicate progress to leadership.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

SAP Analytics Cloud

S&OP/IBP

Project management

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Herramientas

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Project Coordinator III - Supply Chain Brand Project Coordinator / Analyst

Location: North Chicago, IL or Florham Park, NJ Work Arrangement: Hybrid Contract Duration: 12 months Target Start Date: December 16, 2026 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM start

$31-$36/HR based on benefit elections

Orion Group is seeking highly analytical and detail-oriented Project Coordinator III - Supply Chain Brand Project Coordinator / Analyst to support supply chain planning, portfolio analytics, operational execution, and cross-functional project coordination within Regenerative Medicine and Skincare.

This position plays a critical role in improving supply chain visibility, monitoring inventory and demand, coordinating product launches and transfers, and supporting data-driven business decisions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong project coordination and leadership capabilities, advanced Excel and data analytics skills, and practical knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory management, and SAP reporting systems.

This role requires someone who can independently analyze complex operational data, develop actionable dashboards, identify risks, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive projects through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning & Project Coordination

• Coordinate Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand consensus, supply reviews, recovery planning, and long-range/material requirements planning (LRP/MRP) activities.
• Prepare meeting materials, maintain project schedules and action logs, and track milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and outstanding issues.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Commercial, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Manufacturing teams to support supply chain initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, document key decisions, and ensure timely follow-through on assigned actions.
• Identify project risks, elevate operational concerns, and communicate progress to leadership.

Advanced Data Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain complex Excel analyses, supply chain dashboards, inventory reports, and leadership presentations.
• Perform advanced data mining and analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, operational risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create inventory and weeks-of-supply (WOS) reporting, demand comparisons, heat maps, milestone trackers, and supply recovery dashboards.
• Consolidate information from multiple systems and stakeholders to deliver accurate, decision-ready reporting.
• Translate complex data into concise, actionable insights and recommendations for business leaders.

SAP Analytics & Digital Transformation

• Create, maintain, and enhance reports and dashboards using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
• Configure reporting measures, dimensions, filters, plant-level views, data exports, and controlled report sharing.
• Support business process improvements and digital transformation initiatives by gathering requirements, documenting workflows, and coordinating stakeholder input.
• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), system enhancements, and implementation activities.
• Train business users on reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical processes.

Inventory Management & Supply Chain Operations

• Monitor inventory availability, demand forecasts, shipment history, distribution activities, and product recovery timelines.
• Analyze constrained or patient-critical products to identify potential shortages, delays, or supply risks.
• Reconcile inventory and shipment information across multiple sources to improve reporting accuracy.
• Coordinate inventory transfers, product returns, shipment tracking, and batch/serial number updates.
• Partner with warehouse, transportation, and logistics teams to resolve operational issues and maintain supply continuity.

Product Launches, Transfers & Lifecycle Management

• Support product launches, technology transfers, and supply chain readiness activities.
• Maintain detailed project schedules covering purchase orders, validation milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure project milestones and deliverables remain on track.
• Support excess and obsolete inventory (E&O) analysis, product lifecycle reporting, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• Track project performance, business requirements, and process improvement outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in supply chain operations, project coordination, business analytics, or a related discipline.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex data analysis, data mining, and reporting.
• Experience developing dashboards, analytical reports, and executive-level presentations.
• Working knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP/ERP systems, Power BI, Qlik, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Practical understanding of S&OP/IBP, demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Strong project management skills, including requirements gathering, milestone tracking, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to analyze large datasets, reconcile conflicting information, and identify operational trends and discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and drive projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting supply chain operations within pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience building and training users on SAP Analytics Cloud dashboards.
• Familiarity with long-range planning (LRP), material requirements planning (MRP), and integrated business planning (IBP).
• Experience with product launches, technology transfers, validation activities, or manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of excess and obsolete inventory management and product lifecycle controls.
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives, business requirements documentation, and UAT.
• Familiarity with regulated quality processes and supply chain governance.

People

are our business worldwide

Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.