Specialist II Operations; Planning

Source One Technical Solutions is looking for support within a pharmaceutical manufacturing logistics planning organization where this person will get the opportunity to support one of our most critical product launches. We’re looking for a dynamic candidate who can work well across functional areas and understand how the planning function fits and impacts the supply chain. This candidate will be a critical player in ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly and we mitigate any risks along the way.

We’re looking for a candidate that is strong with data but can also lead business processes and communicate effectively to different levels of leadership. This is a great opportunity to get involved with an early product launch first of its kind in a fast‑paced, robust supply chain!

Sorry, no sponsorship or C2C

Company:
Global Pharmaceutical Company

Job Title:

Specialist II Operations (Planning) (Contractor)

Contract Duration:
Initially 12 months, with a likely extension

Hours:

40 hours/week, Mon‑Fri hybrid or remote for candidates in EST

• Perform inventory movement transactions of finished goods, bulk, intermediates, API or packaging components across multiple SAP platforms and supplier portals, to support inventory flow and accuracy.
• Support execution of supply plans in support of new launches.
• Support development of supply chain visibility tools for better track and trace of inventory and timelines of supply manufacturing and availability across supply chain network.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings to support new product introduction requirements and supply chain related activities such as business system testing, monitoring purchase orders, and other supply chain related activities to support new product introductions, line extensions transfers or product extensions.
• Collaborate with E2E‑planners, master data team, Partnership & External Supply (PES), Finance, Procurement, AP, QA/QC, Value Stream Lead (VSL), Launch Management, Inventory Management, and IT.
• Further develop and ensure continuity of processes to support inventory flow through the supply chain for new product launches.
• Support S&OP and business plan teams.
• Lead improvement projects or participate in IMT or critical issue discussions.
• Assess and develop enhanced analytical capabilities to streamline metric reporting.
• Serve as a role model for Credo based decision‑making and represent External Planning on Global Planning and cross‑team initiatives.
• Support supply chain metric adherence including OTIF, SLOB, inventory targets, demand order coverage, STEM adherence, stock outs, and on‑time launch metrics in support of External Planning team.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's/University Degree required.

Required

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in Planning, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related function.
• Ability to navigate business complexities and communicate effectively across functional areas to drive business execution in a matrix environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel with strong analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to create V‑Lookups and Pivot Tables; ability to draw insights from data.
• Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation, and partnership and collaborate/communicate across teams cross‑functionally to achieve process and performance excellence.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements (business process, analytical processes, etc).
• Clear understanding of external Supply Chain trends and ability to derive business insights.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives and work in across teams where priorities change rapidly and require delivering results against tight deadlines.
• Fluency in English (oral and written).
• Ability to accommodate US, EMEA, and APAC work schedules when needed.
• Domestic travel up to 10% of the time.

Preferred:

• Experience with one or more of the following: analytical tools, scenario analysis, sales and operations planning, and/or Planning Systems (APO/OMP/SAP).
• Industry experience in Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical.

Ideally Hybrid 3x a week at this address; open to remote if right fit.