Sr. Supply Planner

About Upsher Smith At Upsher‑Smith, we strive to improve the health and lives of patients by manufacturing and marketing brand and generic pharmaceutical products across multiple therapeutic areas. Our work is always backed by our attentive level of service, strong industry relationships and dedication to uninterrupted supply.

Responsible for end‑to‑end supply planning for a portfolio of pharmaceutical products (finished goods, API and components when appropriate) across a network of contract manufacturing organizations. Owns the development of robust supply plans, proactively manages supply risks and serves as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external partners. Ensure high service levels, optimized inventory and reliable supply continuity.

• Own supply planning for a defined portfolio – develop constrained and unconstrained supply plans over a 3-24 month horizon.
• Ensure alignment between demand, supply and capacity across contract manufacturing organizations.
• Lead scenario planning, identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans; complete necessary risk analysis research to support critical projects.
• Escalate and resolve supply issues with external partners.
• Manage relationships with critical suppliers to the business; manage contract manufacturer relationships for assigned projects.
• Conduct planning CMO's and regular supplier meetings with scorecard review; maintain cost control, delivery schedules and inventory levels based on desired goals and objectives.
• Drive performance against KPI’s such as OTIF, schedule adherence and lead‑time reliability.
• Manage inventory strategies across the network by setting appropriate safety stock levels and inventory targets.
• Proactively identify excess, slow‑moving and obsolete inventory.
• Assist in development of supply chain analytics; analyze and improve key planning metrics and processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities or processes to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead appropriate sections of supply review as part of the S&OP/IBP process, providing supply constraints, capacity outlook and inventory position projections; translate supply risks into financial and service impacts.
• Maintain SAP purchasing systems (order entry, vendor records, info records, source lists and material masters); coordinate with other departments to maintain accurate Bill of Materials.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and quality issues (SCAR’s) to ensure continued supply of quality materials for production.
• Recover costs for rejected materials and labor where applicable.
• Control and communicate approved artwork and packaging specifications, COAs/COCs and regulatory information.
• Provide purchasing forecast and purchase orders adhering to contracted lead times; manage supplier reviews.
• Proficient in the use of SAP; may mentor or provide indirect leadership to senior procurement specialist or procurement specialist as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Director, Supply Chain.

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• 7-10+ years supply chain experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetic or related industry.
• Cross‑functional, project team experience required.
• Proficient SAP experience required.
• Ability to negotiate and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of common law, UCC, traffic law and compliance with anti‑trust laws.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical production processes and equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and adherence to published Upsher‑Smith Standard Operating Procedures, policies and safety practices.
• Ability to read and utilize an MRP report.
• CPSM or equivalent certification desired.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills required.

Salary range: $108,000 – $150,000.

Upsher‑Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Upsher‑Smith Laboratories, LLC will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.