Supply Chain Planner II

Kindeva; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work environment

Significant growth potential

Collaborative team culture

Direct impact on patient care

Industry-leading innovation

Job summary

Kindeva is seeking a Supply Chain Planner II in Lexington, KY to coordinate demand signals with manufacturing capacity and material availability, ensuring reliable delivery of life-changing therapies. You will drive end-to-end planning across demand, production, and materials in a highly regulated CDMO environment.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement, with a focus on maintaining service levels and inventory optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 3–6+ years in demand/production planning or supply chain in regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with GMP/FDA/EMA requirements and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate forecasts, historical demand and inputs into rolling demand plan.
• Develop and maintain feasible master production schedules.
• Perform rough-cut and detailed capacity planning for lines, labor, and equipment.
• Align production plans with material availability and inventory targets.
• Support S&OP/SOE cycles and communicate risks and mitigations clearly.
• Maintain planning data in ERP and MRP systems and develop KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns).

Skills

Demand planning

Production planning

Supply chain

ERP

Excel/data analysis

S&OP / IBP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP

WMS

MES

Job description

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva, we make products that improve people's lives. Every day, our teams help develop and manufacture pharmaceutical therapies that patients around the world depend on. As a Supply Chain Planner II, you'll play a critical role in ensuring customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material availability are aligned to support the reliable delivery of life-changing therapies.

Why Kindeva?

• Purpose-driven work environment
• Significant growth potential
• Collaborative team culture
• Direct impact on patient care
• Industry-leading innovation

At Kindeva, we're more than a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). We're a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. We're looking for a Supply Chain Planner II to drive end-to-end planning across demand, production, and materials while supporting the continued growth of our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

The Impact You Will Make

As a Supply Chain Planner II, you will be responsible for integrating client demand signals with manufacturing capacity and supply constraints to develop feasible, optimized production plans that ensure high service levels, operational efficiency, and controlled inventory.

You will serve as a key cross-functional partner, supporting forward-looking planning activities and helping enable scalable business growth. Your work will directly support production continuity, customer satisfaction, inventory optimization, and overall supply chain performance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will exemplify Kindeva's KIND Values: Kinetic, Innovation, Now, and Delivery.

Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecast Management

• Consolidate client forecasts, historical demand, and commercial inputs into a rolling demand plan.
• Evaluate forecast accuracy and identify risks, gaps, and variability.
• Challenge and refine demand assumptions in collaboration with commercial and client teams.
• Maintain demand visibility to support medium- and long-term planning decisions.

Master Production Planning

• Develop and maintain a feasible master production schedule aligned with demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Sequence production to optimize throughput, minimize changeovers, and meet delivery commitments.
• Continuously adjust schedules based on changes in demand, capacity constraints, or supply risks.
• Drive schedule adherence and stability while managing priority changes.
• Conduct planning activities within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and release production orders in the system.

Capacity & Scenario Planning

• Perform rough-cut and detailed capacity planning for production lines, labor, key equipment, and manufacturing campaigns.
• Balance demand with available capacity and proactively identify constraints.
• Develop actionable mitigation plans for capacity shortfalls or demand surges.
• Conduct what-if scenario analyses to evaluate impacts of demand changes, supply disruptions, or capacity shifts.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support trade-off decisions related to service levels, inventory, and cost.
• Support prioritization decisions across multiple clients and products.

Inventory & Materials Alignment

• Collaborate to ensure alignment between production plans and material availability.
• Provide forward-looking visibility into demand and production changes that may impact inventory requirements or replenishment strategies.
• Partner on the development and adjustment of inventory targets, including safety stock and reorder points, by providing demand variability and production insights.
• Identify potential material gaps and proactively identify risks that could impact production continuity or customer commitments.
• Support prioritization and trade-off decisions when material constraints impact multiple products or clients.
• Participate in regular planning alignment activities to ensure synchronization across demand, production, and materials plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) cycles, including demand, supply, and executive reviews.
• Communicate supply risks, constraints, and mitigation plans clearly to stakeholders.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPIs), scale-up activities, and technology transfers.

Systems & Data Management

• Maintain planning data within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Ensure data integrity for Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, lead times, and capacity parameters.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including forecast accuracy, On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery, inventory turns, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Three (3) to six (6+) years of experience in demand planning, production planning, or supply chain within:
  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing.
  • Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) or Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) environments strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and European Medicines Agency (EMA) requirements.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platforms.
• Strong understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and FDA/EMA regulatory requirements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and constraints-based planning methodologies.
• Ability to manage complexity, multiple priorities, and client-driven variability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Position requires minimal travel (0-5%) within the United States.

Preferred

• Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) or American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification, including:
  • Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers for extended periods each day.
• Ability to communicate effectively through telephone and electronic communication methods.
• Ability to regularly stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques and remain mindful of workplace hazards.
• Must follow all site safety procedures and requirements.
• Office and warehouse environment with regular presence on the warehouse floor.

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