Supply Chain Planner

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

About this job

Position Title: Supply Chain Planner

Position Summary

As a key member of the Planning Team, the Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for developing and executing short-, mid-, and long-term production and purchasing plans to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant product supply. This role supports manufacturing operations by managing material availability, production scheduling, and inventory control, while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Distribution. The ideal candidate will thrive in both established and startup environments, demonstrating flexibility, innovation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Scheduling

• 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.

Procurement & Inventory Management

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or materials management.


• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SAP, SAP S4HANA (APO-SNP, PP/DS, ECC), Ariba, and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with occasional work on the production floor.


• May require use of PPE (e.g., safety shoes, eye protection).


• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification.

Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system.

We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability.

Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis.

Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.

Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.