What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner position at Avet Pharmaceutical?
Job Summary:
The Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for planning and coordinating the flow of pharmaceutical materials, products, and information across Avet’s supply chain to ensure optimal inventory levels, timely production, and customer order fulfillment. Reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain, this role plays a key part in supporting operational efficiency, compliance, and service excellence.
Reporting Relationships
- This position has no direct reports.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and maintain short and long-term pharmaceutical supply and demand plans based on sales forecasts, production capacity, and inventory levels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, (Production, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Sales & Marketing) to align supply chain activities, understand and trouble shoot problems supporting business objectives.
- Create and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods as well as support the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Monitor, analyze and raise red flags regarding inventory levels to avoid stockouts excess inventory, or poor supplier performance ensuring compliance with GMP and GDP standards.
- Liaise with third-party manufacturers, logistics providers, and distribution centers to coordinate deliveries, ensure fulfillment rates and resolve supply-related issues.
- Support the implementation of supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Generate supply chain KPIs and performance reports; identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Ensure planning systems and data (e.g., ERP, forecasting tools) are maintained accurately and up to date.
- Assist with supply chain risk assessments and support business continuity planning.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements specific to the pharmaceutical industry.
Specialized Skills and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, business, or related field.
- 3 years of experience in a supply chain planning role, preferably within the generic pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including MRP, MPS, and inventory management.
- Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and other pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP/ SAP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- APICS/CPIM certification is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Multitasking
- Flexibility
- Versatility
Physical Demands/Factors:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time.
Avet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This job description is not all-inclusive. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change over time. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation:
This is an exempt salaried position; the pay range is $75,000 to $105,000 per year.
In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus which aligns to both individual and company performance.
Benefits:
- 401 (k) matching - vested immediately
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount through Life Mart
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Salary : $75,000 - $105,000