Supply Planner

Connexion Systems + Engineering; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering is seeking an experienced Supply Planner in Vista, CA to balance supply and demand in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will optimize inventory, support production continuity, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams.

The role emphasizes advanced SAP and Excel skills, with preference for Power BI/Tableau reporting experience and a track record in complex planning settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or related field with strong quantitative skills.
• Minimum 6 years in Supply/Production Planning in regulated manufacturing.
• Advanced SAP and Excel skills; reporting tools like Power BI/Tableau preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MTS/MTO supply plans to balance demand and minimize excess inventory.
• Manage planning variables: constraints, lead times, WIP, regulatory requirements, intercompany transfers.
• Analyze demand forecasts to identify risks and bottlenecks; drive mitigation for production continuity.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Forecasting

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Science, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting services, while treating candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Title: Supply Planner Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type Duration: 6+ month contract, possible extension or conversion Pay rate: $35-$48/hr based on experience Job Location: Vista, CA Schedule: Mon-Fri, 1st shift Job#: bh19110

Description: We are seeking an experienced Supply Planner to join a fast-paced Supply and Demand Planning team supporting a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for balancing supply and demand, optimizing inventory levels, supporting production continuity, and driving cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in production and supply planning within a complex manufacturing environment, preferably biotech, pharmaceutical, biologics, or other highly regulated industries. Candidates must possess advanced SAP and Excel skills, as these will be heavily evaluated throughout the interview process. Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Make-to-Stock (MTS) and Make-to-Order (MTO) supply plans to support forecasted demand while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Manage planning variables including: Manufacturing constraints Lead times WIP inventory Regulatory requirements Intercompany transfers Inventory targets Dynamic demand forecasts Ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules.
• Develop and execute capacity plans for manufacturing operations and associated product lines.
• Analyze demand forecasts to identify supply risks, bottlenecks, and production constraints.
• Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to maintain production continuity.
• Partner closely with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams.
• Prepare long-range production and supply plans for leadership review.
• Support new product launches, BOM changes, process updates, and supply chain improvement initiatives.
• Generate supply planning KPIs, reporting, and scenario analysis for leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in SAP planning and inventory management enhancement projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or Manufacturing Planning.
• Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in: SAP ERP Microsoft Excel Strong analytical, forecasting, and scenario-planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotech, biologics, pharmaceutical, plasma, or medical device manufacturing environments.
• APICS certification or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as: Power BI Tableau Experience supporting global supply planning operations.

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