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Supply Chain Planning Manager
Industry
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Overview
Seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead purchasing, planning, scheduling, and inventory operations within a regulated manufacturing environment. Responsible for ensuring material availability, supply-demand alignment, team leadership, process improvement, and compliance with GMP and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead purchasing, production planning, scheduling, and inventory management teams.
- Manage supply planning processes to ensure raw material and finished goods availability.
- Oversee SAP planning systems and support S&OP activities.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, project management, quality, and operations teams.
- Support new product introductions and supply chain readiness.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develop SOPs, deliver training, and manage team performance.
- Analyze supply chain issues and implement corrective actions.
Requirements
- Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 4 years of supply chain, planning, scheduling, purchasing, or inventory management experience.
- 3 years of people leadership experience.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong SAP planning experience (MRP, APO, EWM preferred).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or manufacturing environments preferred.
Work Setting
- On-site leadership role
- Manufacturing / Life Sciences environment
- Cross-functional stakeholder management