Supply Chain Planner

Description • The Manager, Operations Supply Planner supports the supply planning process for both external manufacturing and internal sites. • This role ensures alignment with customer and market demand while maintaining operational efficiency. • The Operations Supply Planner will interact with internal and external supply sites, logistics, and other supply chain teams. • Assist in the development of supply strategies, helping to create and execute supply plans, and identifying and reporting any risks or constraints that may affect product availability. • Supply Planning and Execution: • Develop and manage supply plans for materials related to product portfolios • Support coordination with internal and external manufacturing sites to help balance customer service with operational efficiency. • Maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring purchase orders are up to date for Drug Substance, Drug Product and Finished goods to meet demand • Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: • Build and maintain relationships with global and local supply chain teams and market stakeholders, collaborating to ensure continuity of supply and identify potential risks • Attend supply chain meetings to ensure alignment on customer requirements and consumption plans • Demand & Supply Alignment: • Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to manage demand propagation and supply requirements, ensuring the MRP planning process runs effectively • Monitor changes in demand, communicate with stakeholders to adjust production plans, and incorporate these changes into site production schedules • Risk Management & Problem Solving: • Monitor and assess inventory risks, including shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence • Assist to identify and resolve supply constraints, working closely with necessary stakeholders • Support inventory risks related to regulatory or artwork changes • Metrics and Reporting: • Track and report on key supply chain performance metrics such as backorders, inventory compliance, and PO accuracy • Provide input into inventory projections, budget processes, and root cause analysis for any supply issues • Contribute to monthly and quarterly stock overviews, identifying any inventory risks or supply disruptions • Projects & Continuous Improvement: • Participate in supply chain improvement projects and other initiatives to optimize supply chain processes • Support new product introductions, government tender supply programs, and clinical supply requests when required • Ensure that master data is accurately maintained and continuously updated in collaboration with relevant teams • Digital Acumen, Analytics, and Learning • Leverages visualization and data contextualization tools including Excel and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), integrated APS capabilities, and platforms to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, review best action analysis and provide data-driven decision support. • Contributes to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy. • Executes task-level work using available tools (e.g. WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follows SOPs, fulfills orders, and maintains high level of performance across data and planning accuracy. Qualifications • B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and/or engineering (biotechnology, engineering or related sciences). • APICS or related professional qualification preferred. • Min. 4 year of experience in supply chain management, preferably within global manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments. • Knowledge of supply chain operations. • Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response) and related data analysis tools is preferred. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. • Base understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP, FDA, EMA). • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines. • Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems), quickly integrating them into daily operations. • Strong Planning and financial acumen with understanding of ERP transaction codes, planning/operational software, physical and transactional flows, etc. • Familiarity with AI and ML systems features including performance & expectation management, optimization, etc. Benefits Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.