Senior Supply Chain Planner

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a comprehensive S&OP process, including meetings to review clinical and commercial demand and supply.
• Define and regularly assess planning and inventory strategies for all relevant products and devices.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support S&OP performance and ensure accountability across stakeholders.
• Oversee the operational execution of key strategic suppliers through extended S&OP and CMO oversight governance.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews with suppliers.
• Manage deviations, drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), handle change controls, and resolve Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) as needed.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate various supply-related contracts.
• Collaborate with legal and business teams to ensure contract terms comply with company policies and applicable laws.
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation through execution and renewal or termination.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation and records.
• Resolve contract-related disputes in collaboration with legal and other relevant departments and implement strategies to prevent potential conflicts.
• Act as the system owner for DSCSA-related activities, including ownership of the Tracelink system.
• Manage the exception handling process for DSCSA compliance.
• Manage inventory and production plans for several key items.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, or a related field.
• Supply Chain certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM, SCOR-P, CPM) are desirable.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of practical experience in Materials Planning and Purchasing.
• Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and materials management.
• Experience in a CGMP/FDA regulated environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with ERP systems, 3PL, and CMO oversight.
• Experience with compliant serialization in an FDA DSCSA environment.
• Highly effective communication and negotiation skills with employees and supplier representatives.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Ability to gown and access manufacturing areas.
• May need to stand for extended periods and perform physical duties.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.