Supply Chain Planner

Meds; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Free lunch on-site

Job summary

Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including BlueChew & MOD. We seek a Supply Chain Planner to optimize procurement, forecasting, inventory, and logistics for pharmaceutical production.

Elmhurst, IL-based, on-site role with cross-functional collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will have pharma procurement and GMP familiarity, strong forecasting and inventory planning skills, and experience coordinating domestic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, procurement, supply chain, or logistics.
• Pharma or medical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA/DEA and international shipping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for pharmaceutical ingredients and materials.
• Manage vendor relationships, performance, and audits to meet quality and cost standards.
• Translate demand forecasts into inbound supply plans across multiple facilities.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments and customs paperwork.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Compliance teams.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory Management

Logistics

Vendor negotiation

Cost analysis

Contract management

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brand BlueChew & MOD. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of 300 professionals across various specialties, we've built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting‑edge technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we're launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Planner with experience in supply planning, demand planning, procurement, and end‑to‑end supply chain management. This role is responsible for purchasing, vendor management, forecasting, inventory planning, and logistics coordination to support efficient pharmaceutical production and packaging operations.

The ideal candidate has direct experience with pharmaceutical procurement, demand forecasting, & inventory optimization — as well as a strong understanding of freight operations, tariffs, customs, and regulatory considerations.

Join our team in Elmhurst, IL — we're looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working in the office, not just tolerates it.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for pharmaceutical ingredients, packaging materials, lab equipment, and other production materials.
• Manage vendor relationships, performance, and compliance to meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Maintain an approved vendor list and execute supplier audits as needed.
• Review and negotiate purchasing agreements, warranties, service contracts, and pricing terms.

Forecasting & Inventory Management

• Manage demand forecasting for raw materials to account for seasonal trends, recurring sales patterns, new product launches, and growing SKU performance.
• Partner with marketing and the pharmacy team to understand business decisions that may impact the consumption of raw materials and account for these changes within the demand forecast.
• Translate the demand forecast into an inbound supply plan of raw materials that consistently meets the needs of the business.
• Execute purchase orders against the demand forecast. Manage inbound supply plan at all relative facilities (2‑5 locations).
• Coordinate with the operations team to understand and resolve inventory related pain points such as overstocks, understocks, space constraints, obsolete inventory, and new product launch preparation.

Logistics, Shipping & Inventory Coordination

• Coordinate domestic & international shipments, including interacting with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and freight carriers.
• Manage import/export paperwork, customs documentation, and tariff classifications.
• Monitor global logistics trends and changes in duties, tariffs, and compliance requirements.
• Track shipments, resolve delays, and manage warehouse receiving.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Compliance teams to ensure procurement aligns with operational needs.
• Support Quality Assurance with supplier documentation, COA’s, equipment specifications, and GMP‑related records.

Process Optimization & Compliance

• Optimize supply chain processes to improve cost efficiency, lead times, and risk management.
• Ensure logistics and procurement activities comply with GMP, FDA, DEA (if applicable), and international shipping regulations.
• Maintain documentation related to sourcing, machine specs, procurement approvals, and logistics records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, procurement, supply chain, or logistics, preferably in pharmaceutical or medical manufacturing environment.

Strong Knowledge Of

• Demand forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Logistics

• Experience coordinating international freight, customs, tariffs, HS codes, and trade compliance.
• Proficient in vendor negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments and FDA/USP requirements.
• Experience working with freight brokers, customs agents, and third‑party logistics (3PL) partners.
• Understanding of equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of ERP or procurement systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).

Perks

• 100% company‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium coverage for employees.
• Short‑Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Complimentary daily lunch provided on‑site.

We are looking for top‑talent that wants to make a measurable impact in an exciting, fast‑paced environment. This role is full‑time in Elmhurst, IL.