Planner, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Inventory Control & Analysis

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Regular Full-Time Norwich, NY, Norwich, NY, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Planner is responsible for obtaining forecasted demand and translating it into a material procurement and production plan that aligns with the master production schedule to deliver product on time per delivery requirements.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The Planner reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Manage and plan inventory requirements based on inventory MOH objectives, service levels and the demand forecast. To include: maintain status and oversee management of product life cycles and associated material needs.
• Maintaining demand forecast and manage the Materials Resource Planning (MRP) process from the receipt of forecast, purchase of materials, to scheduling production, product testing and release, and finally to shipment of product for all assigned product accounts.
• Execute Open Order Report and follow-up with purchasing as needed to ensure on time deliveries.
• Business Execution
• Lead and manage production planning.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Supply Chain to ensure deliveries for all customers are satisfied.
• Manage changes to the forecast, production plans, and/or delivery dates as needed on a routine basis.
• Ensure continuous, timely and appropriate communication to management and customers, both internal and external, on project issues, status and schedules.
• Supports Department and Site KPI’s
• Coordinates and communicates appropriate planning adjustment to cross functional peers and associates to meet and or exceed both internal and external customer business objectives
• Responsible for providing clear and concise direction and communication of scheduling dates, record review, lab testing, product release and final shipment coordination for all accounts assigned.
• Issue all production batch records to Operations, the Pharmacy and the Label Office daily to ensure production schedule is maintained and supporting reduced site cycle time goals and objectives.
• Conduct routine material checks, material retest analysis, and raw material delivery confirmation to ensure production plans stay on track. Interventions are initiated and contingency plans put in place as needed to ensure deliveries are maintained for all customers.
• Manages procurement of inventory to minimize carrying cost through effective safety stock levels.
• Material Inventory tracking and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA degree in technical, business degree, or supply chain management or equivalent experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of the manufacturing, packaging, maintenance, and PD&TS departments
• Experience with major ERP/MRP system (SAP, JD Edwards, etc.) required
• 5+ years’ experience in a Supply Chain role preferred
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred

GMP DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

• Follow all cGMP practices

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000. This position is eligible for Alvogen’s annual discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package, consisting of medical and prescription drug coverage (two PPO plans and an HDHP with Health Savings Account and employer contribution), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts. Alvogen’s benefits package also includes a retirement savings program, long-term care coverage, paid time off (176 hours per year, prorated to hire date) inclusive of sick time, disability benefits, life insurance, a wellness program, and 13 company recognized paid holidays per year.

We anticipate this position will be posted on 9/24/26 and remain open for at least 30 days.