Supply Planning Transformation Specialist-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Supply Planning Transformation Specialist to lead the deployment of supply chain planning transformation initiatives across pharmaceutical manufacturing sites. This role focuses on implementing new operating models, optimizing supply planning processes, driving change management, and ensuring sustainable adoption of advanced planning tools and processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, supply chain planning expertise, and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end deployment of supply planning transformation initiatives across assigned pharmaceutical manufacturing sites.

• Partner with site leadership, manufacturing operations, and global supply chain teams to implement the Target Operating Model (TOM) .

• Conduct site readiness assessments, gap analyses, and process evaluations to identify transformation requirements.

• Develop and execute site-specific deployment strategies, implementation plans, and change management initiatives.

• Drive improvements in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) , master production scheduling, capacity planning, and material requirements planning.

• Support integration and adoption of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) and enterprise planning systems.

• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and capability-building programs for site supply planning teams.

• Monitor deployment milestones, key performance indicators, process compliance, and transformation progress.

• Identify operational risks, process gaps, and implementation challenges while developing corrective actions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align manufacturing, procurement, inventory, and supply planning processes.

• Coach site teams through organizational changes and promote sustainable adoption of new planning processes.

• Support post-deployment stabilization, continuous improvement, and operational readiness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering , or a related field.

• 5–8 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or Sales and Operations Planning within a manufacturing environment.

• Senior-level or managerial supply planning experience within the pharmaceutical industry , preferably in large pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations.

• Hands-on experience with SAP, Blue Yonder (JDA) , or equivalent advanced supply planning systems.

• Working knowledge of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) .

• Experience with production planning, capacity planning, resource allocation, planned orders, and manufacturing scheduling.

• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading supply chain transformation, Target Operating Model deployment, or operational process improvements .

• Experience conducting site readiness assessments, gap analyses, and deployment planning.

• Strong understanding of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, including demand reviews, supply reviews, capacity reviews, and inventory planning.

• Experience delivering training, facilitating workshops, and supporting organizational change management.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across manufacturing and global supply chain functions.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with geographically distributed teams.

• Willingness to travel approximately 15–35% to assigned manufacturing sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or professional specialization in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management .

• Experience working across both pharmaceutical manufacturing sites and global supply chain organizations.

• Expert-level proficiency with SAP, Blue Yonder, or other advanced planning platforms .

• Experience leading multi-site supply chain transformation initiatives.

• Knowledge of Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) , bottleneck scheduling, campaign planning, and production order management.

• Experience tracking supply chain performance metrics, including forecast accuracy, planning adherence, on-time in-full delivery, service levels, and inventory obsolescence.

• Change management certification or formal training.

• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving change within matrix organizations.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.

Pay Range: $50/hr to $55/hr