Procure-to- Advisor

Description

The planner is responsible for demand planning, inventory optimization, and supply planning for one or more Express Scripts Mail Order/Specialty Pharmacy locations. This includes analyzing, monitoring, and identifying trends for demand and supply planning of all drug products. This position is responsible for determining inventory strategy through the use of advanced forecasting tools. The Sr. Planner will ensure the supply plan meets or exceeds the needs of the business with minimal or no impact to patient service levels.

• Manage day‑to‑day planning activities by reviewing historical demand; analyze/monitor trends; review and ensure the supply plan supports the required demand plan. Consult the purchasing team and adjust as necessary. Work with planning and site purchasing to set yearly inventory goals.
• Work with internal customers to understand trends; identify opportunities to optimize inventory and service levels; ensure drug stock‑outs are minimized; assist in root‑cause analysis and corrective action. Recommend, implement, and present process improvements that drive cost savings.
• Determine optimal inventory and service levels and provide monthly recommendations to the Sr. Manager of Fulfillment/Specialty Planning and the site Purchasing Manager.
• Manage demand and supply parameters within the Oracle WIMS system.

• Formal Education and/or Training: BA/BS degree or 8‑11 years of equivalent working experience; MBA preferred.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  2‑5 years of relevant MRP planning experience; strong technical knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  APICS certification preferred.
• Computer or Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills for database formulas, sorting, pivot tables, charts; working experience with ERP/MRP systems.

• Ability to interface with internal customers in a professional and ethical manner.
• Good written and verbal communications.
• Time‑management skills.
• Ability to influence leaders, peers, and subordinates.
• Good financial and business acumen.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to travel 20%.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download/5 Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 83,600 – 139,300 USD per year, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits focused on supporting whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health‑related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well‑being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a 401(k), company‑paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, and paid holidays.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care, and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention, and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco‑free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.