Supply Chain Specialist I

Sr. Supply Chain PlannerClient is searching for Manager, Supply Chain Planning to join our NJ Operations team (Edison and Fairfield sites)! The Supply Chain Planner leads all Production and Packaging Planning functions for the NJ Operations supply chain department. Under direction of Supply Chain Head, you will plan/manage the manufacture of bulk and packaged products based on material requirements planning (MRP) reports and tools, and release production and packaging schedules in alignment with MPS requirements. This includes New Product Introduction, R&D, and MS&T requirements, along with all Inline commercial demand. The role will communicate status of plant performance and collaborates with other teams to minimize and/or eliminate supply concerns, constraints, and back-order situations.Main Duties and Responsibilities:• Develop the Master Plan for the NJ Operations, balancing inventory, resources, and capacity to meet customer needs. • Ensure the delivery commitments on MTO products, which involve verifying forecasts, checking material and availability of capacity. • Perform supply/demand analysis and capacity planning each month, highlighting areas of concern • Identify and communicate constraints that may impact achievement of the MPS while maintaining finished goods inventory at target levels to ensure high customer service levels. • Act as liaison between Production, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Management, Product Development, Technical Services and Demand Planning to control supply to customers • Maintain KPI's for the Planning function within the NJ Operations sites • Ensure coordination with other teams to schedule and to execute plan on a weekly and monthly basis while monitoring actual output versus the Master Production Plan. • Identify gaps and drive solutions, including metrics on performance to the requested schedule. • Support the documentation of planning policies, schedule rules and procedures to ensure consistent Master Scheduling performanceQualifications:• Completed Bachelor's degree required. (Focus on Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain Operations or related discipline preferred). • Three (3) years' experience in Supply Chain related roles: production planning, master scheduling, inventory management, shop floor scheduling, demand, etc. • Proficient with MS office applications (especially MS Excel) • Knowledge of Supply Chain processes; planning, replenishments, forecasting, advanced planning, inventory management, and master data maintenance. • Self-motivated with excellent initiative, leadership and interpersonal skills. • Ability to collaborate internally and externally to influence cross-functional change and meet all deliverables. • Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities. • Strong communication and presentation skills. • Problem solving and analytical skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Adequate practical experience with site Quality, Production and Vendor Management. • Experience in pharma industry with manufacturing and packaging, especially Oral Solid Dosage forms strongly preferred. • APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred • Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems required (QAD & SAP a plus) • Ability to travel on occasion