Supply Chain Planner

SUN PHARMA; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support end-to-end supply planning for the Chattem Chemicals site, balancing demand, inventory, and production capacity. The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, and Commercial teams to align objectives.

Using Kinaxis Maestro, SAP, and other tools, the planner identifies risks, performs scenario analyses, and drives decisions to optimize service levels and continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the specified fields.
• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, production planning, inventory management, purchasing, logistics, operations, production control, master scheduling, or supply chain analytics within manufacturing.
• Experience in chemical/pharma/consumer healthcare/industrial/process manufacturing.
• Experience with Kinaxis, SAP IBP, SAP APO, Oracle, O9 or similar planning platforms.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex models and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements and drive adoption of planning practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven conclusions.
• Strong organizational skills for multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently with strong follow-up and execution.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end supply planning for the Chattem Chemicals site.
• Partner cross-functionally to align demand, material availability, and production plans.
• Identify supply risks and balance supply and demand.
• Perform scenario analysis to drive planning decisions.
• Support Kinaxis adoption and process standardization.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning capabilities.

Skills

Supply planning

Demand planning

Production planning

Inventory management

MRP

ERP (SAP)

Excel skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse)

SAP IBP

SAP APO

Oracle

O9

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Planner supports end-to-end supply planning for the Chattem Chemicals manufacturing site, ensuring product availability while optimizing inventory, production capacity, and service levels. This role partners cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, and Commercial teams to align demand, material availability, and production plans with business objectives.

Using Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse), SAP, and other planning tools, the planner identifies supply risks, balances supply and demand, performs scenario analysis, and drives planning decisions that support operational excellence and business continuity.

This position also plays a key role in Sun Pharma's supply chain transformation initiatives, including Kinaxis adoption, process standardization, continuous improvement, and planning capability development.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, production planning, inventory management, purchasing, logistics, operations, production control, master scheduling, or supply chain analytics within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in chemical, pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, industrial, or process manufacturing industries.
• Experience utilizing advanced planning systems such as Kinaxis, SAP IBP, SAP APO, Oracle, O9, or similar platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including creating and maintaining complex analytical models and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and drive adoption of planning best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including gathering data, drawing conclusions, identifying root causes, and making recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong follow‑up and execution discipline.

Preferred

• Direct experience with Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse).
• Experience supporting S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Experience within chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, consumer products, or other regulated industries.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or equivalent).
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or advanced supply chain reporting and analytics tools.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization, capacity planning, statistical forecasting, and supply chain modeling methodologies.
• Experience supporting supply chain transformation initiatives and system implementations.

Core Competencies

• Supply Planning
• Demand Planning
• Production Planning
• Inventory Management
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Kinaxis Maestro (RapidResponse)
• SAP ERP
• S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
• Statistical Forecasting
• Scenario Analysis
• Capacity Planning
• Supply Risk Management
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Obsolescence Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $93,500 - $114,000 . Ac tual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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