Supply Chain Planning Consultant

Randstad USA; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Norwood, MA is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Planning Contractor specializing in SAP IBP to align demand, supply, and manufacturing schedules. You'll partner with Manufacturing, Commercial, Clinical, and Product Supply Chain teams to maintain executable plans and drive data integrity.

You will lead supply planning in SAP IBP, translate signals into feasible production plans, collaborate with Operations for OTIF delivery, manage risks and capacity, own planning master data, and

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.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, life sciences, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply planning in SAP IBP with demand/supply reviews, scenario analysis, and exception management.
• Translate demand signals, inventory targets, and capacity constraints into feasible manufacturing plans.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan, schedule, and execute production for OTIF delivery.
• Develop rough-cut capacity views and finite scheduling inputs; identify and escalate supply risks with actionable solutions.
• Maintain and validate planning master data in SAP and SAP IBP (materials, locations, parameters, lead times).
• Build dashboards and metrics to track plan health, schedule adherence, and inventory positions; support ad-hoc analyses.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business

Tools

SAP IBP

Job description

Now Hiring: Supply Chain Planning Consultant (SAP IBP)

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 Do:

• Lead Supply Planning: Drive supply planning activities in SAP IBP, including demand/supply reviews, scenario analysis, and exception management to support commercial, clinical, and non‑GMP requirements.
• Translate Signals into Action: Turn demand signals, inventory targets, and capacity constraints into realistic, feasible manufacturing plans.
• Partner with Operations: Collaborate closely with Operations to plan, schedule, and execute production, ensuring on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) delivery.
• Manage Risks & Capacity: Develop rough‑cut capacity views and finite scheduling inputs. Proactively identify supply risks or capacity gaps and **escalate** them with clear, actionable solutions.
• Own the Data: Maintain and validate planning master data in SAP and SAP IBP (materials, locations, parameters, lead times), and support item lifecycle change processes.
• Deliver Analytics & Insights: Build dashboards and metrics to track plan health, schedule adherence, and inventory positions. Support critical ad‑hoc analyses for product launches, budgets, and reforecasting.

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.

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.