Senior Planning Analyst

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

The Site Supply Planner is responsible for developing and executing supply plans for Finished Goods and affiliate-supplied APIs to ensure optimal inventory levels, capacity utilization, and uninterrupted product supply. This role serves as the key link between Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Operations, leveraging Kinaxis and SAP to balance demand, supply, inventory, and capacity requirements while meeting customer commitments and business objectives.

• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term supply plans for Finished Goods and affiliate-sourced APIs using Kinaxis and SAP.
• Create and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring alignment with demand forecasts, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and days of supply to ensure service level targets are achieved while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure timely material availability by generating and managing Purchase Requisition s (PRs) with the correct quantities and timing requirements for packaging and raw materials.
• Analyze capacity constraints, material shortages, and supply risks, and drive mitigation plans to support uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, QA/QC, and affiliate sites to support plan execution and supply continuity.
• Lead supply planning activities within monthly S&OP processes and support executive supply reviews.
• Monitor and report key planning KPIs, including Demand vs. Commit vs. Supply, Inventory Performance, Backorders, and Capacity Utilization.
• Develop reporting and business insights using SAP, Kinaxis, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning effectiveness, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Life Sciences, or a related field ir required
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, Inventory Management, or Materials Planning within a manufacturing environment is required (pharmaceutical experience preferred).
• Strong experience with SAP and advanced planning tools (Kinaxis preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting and data analytics tools.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Process improvement mindset with ability to enhance productivity and reduce non-value-added work.
• To be able to work with IT department to create logical reports
• Well understanding supply chain process and activities, including manufacturing, inventory, procurement, warehousing.
• Strong organizational and planning, analytical skills with and ability to adapt to unplanned situations
• Knowledge of problem-solving fundamentals and root-cause analysis with strong decision-making capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multitasking skill with ability to manage multiple projects
• Self-discipline, able to work under pressure.

Fully Office based role out of Brampton

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $69,000 to $86,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage;

life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding…