Purchasing & Planning Supervisor

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We’re looking for a highly skilled and motivated leader to join our Supply Chain team within the Life Sciences division.

In this role, you will supervise a team and manage the daily operations of the Planning, Scheduling and Purchasing teams, ensuring that all activities are carried out in a timely, efficient, and safe manner. You will act as the subject‑matter expert, support internal and external projects, and deliver training and guidance on electronic systems such as ERP, EQMS, LMS, and TNA to support day‑to‑day operations.

• Interface with electronic systems (ERP, EQMS, LMS, TNA) to support daily operations and ensure optimal processes.
• Supervise team activities, including purchasing, planning, scheduling, and ensure training is complete.
• Lead the maintenance of planning and purchasing systems (SAP PRP, APO, EWM) and support S&OP for supply‑demand alignment to maintain raw materials and finished goods availability to meet production schedules and client forecasts.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and train the team on quality management systems to ensure compliance with policies.
• Identify trends and implement solutions for supply chain issues; manage MRP usage for GMP and non‑GMP materials.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Manufacturing and other departments to ensure timely product availability. Serve as the subject‑matter expert for Supply Chain/Purchasing activities related to onboarding new products and projects, and represent the department during audits and client visits.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Participate in talent selection, performance management, and employee relations through effective communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Biology, Chemistry or another Business or Life Sciences discipline.
• 4+ years of operational experience in inventory control, planning/scheduling, or purchasing.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a GMP environment.

OR

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain operations, inventory control, planning/scheduling, or purchasing. Laboratory management experience with the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or manufacturing sectors.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a GMP environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in SAP (PRP and PSE/EWM).
• 2+ years of experience utilizing quality management systems (Agile, Trackwise, etc.).
• Proven track record of leading a team to successfully deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Work collaboratively in a cross‑functional fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in a contract manufacturing or make‑to‑order (MTO) production environment.

Pay Range for this position: $74,300–$111,500. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job‑related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance‑based bonuses.

Benefits offered include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.