Supply Chain Planning Consultant

Randstad USA; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Consultant (SAP IBP) for an onsite role in Norwood, MA. You will drive demand/supply alignment and production scheduling in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in supply planning, deep SAP IBP/ERP expertise, and experience in pharma or life sciences settings, partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure executable plans and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive supply chain planning experience.
• Deep, hands-on experience with SAP IBP and SAP planning/master data processes.
• Pharmaceuticals, biotech, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supply planning in SAP IBP including demand/supply reviews and scenario analysis.
• Partner with Operations to plan, schedule, and execute production for on-time delivery.
• Identify risks, capacity gaps, and inventory constraints with actionable options.
• Maintain planning master data in SAP and SAP IBP and support lifecycle changes.
• Build dashboards and provide ad hoc analysis for launches, budgets, and risk assessments.

Skills

Supply Chain

Planning

CRM

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP IBP

SAP ERP

Job description

Now Hiring: Supply Chain Planning Consultant (SAP IBP)

Employment Type: Contractor (W2) Pay: $70.00 per hour (W2)

Location: Onsite in Norwood, MA

Systems Focus: SAP IBP & SAP ERP

Are you an expert in SAP IBP with a knack for aligning demand, supply, and manufacturing schedules? Do you thrive in fast-paced, highly regulated environments where your planning precision directly impacts product delivery?

We are seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planning Contractor to support critical planning activities. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Commercial, Clinical, and Product Supply Chain teams to maintain highly executable plans, mitigate risks, and champion data integrity.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of progressive supply chain planning experience.
• Systems Expertise: Deep, hands‑on experience with SAP IBP and SAP planning/master data processes.
• Industry Background: Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, life sciences, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Why Apply?

This is a high-visibility contract role where your expertise in SAP IBP will directly influence our operational success. You'll work alongside a collaborative, cross-functional team dedicated to structured decision-making and supply excellence.

salary: $70 - $70.22 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Supply Planning & Execution: Support supply planning in SAP IBP, including demand/supply reviews, scenario analysis, and exception management. Translate demand signals, inventory targets, and capacity constraints into feasible plans for commercial, clinical, and non‑GMP manufacturing.
• Operations Partnership: Partner with Operations to plan, schedule, and execute production, ensuring on‑time, in‑full delivery. Develop rough‑cut capacity views, finite scheduling inputs, and supply scenarios to guide manufacturing decisions.
• Risk & Exception Management: Identify supply risks, capacity gaps, and inventory constraints. Escalate issues with clear options and actionable recommendations. Participate in daily/weekly planning forums, Tier meetings, and S&OE reviews.
• Master Data & Lifecycle Management: Maintain and validate planning master data (materials, locations, parameters, lead times) in SAP and SAP IBP. Support item lifecycle and change processes, from data gathering to obsolescence.
• Analytics & Ad Hoc Support: Build and track planning metrics, dashboards, and analytical views for plan health, schedule adherence, and data quality. Provide ad hoc analysis for launch planning, budget cycles, and supply risk assessments.

The essential functions of this role include

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Supply Chain
• SAP
• Planning
• CRM

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 7 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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