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Production - Supply Chain Planner

ECLARO

New Brunswick, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35.05–$37.17 Per Hour
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budgeting, Business Intelligence, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Customer Service Operations, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Tools, Decision Support, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Drug Manufacturing, Drug Products, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Forecasting, Genetics, Government, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Materials Planning, Medical Products, Metrics, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Order/Customer Fulfillment, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Purchase Orders, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SAP Administration, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, Tableau, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vision Plan
LOCATION
New Brunswick, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago
Production - Supply Chain Planner
Job Number: 26-00839

Be part of a company that delivers life-changing healthcare solutions. ECLARO is looking for a Production - Supply Chain Planner for our client in New Brunswick, NJ.

ECLARO’s client is a leader in the Biopharmaceutical Industry, providing quality, innovative, and affordable medicines that make a difference in the lives of patients all over the world. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:
  • The Manager, Operations Supply Planner supports the supply planning process for both external manufacturing and internal sites.
  • This role ensures alignment with customer and market demand while maintaining operational efficiency.
  • The Operations Supply Planner will interact with internal and external supply sites, logistics, and other supply chain teams.
  • Responsibilities include assisting in the development of supply strategies, helping to create and execute supply plans, and identifying and reporting any risks or constraints that may affect product availability.
  • Reporting Relationship:
    • This role reports to the Director SPU Lead; Senior Director, SPU Lead or Associate Director, NSP. This position may also be a designee for their peers.

Responsibilities:
  • Supply Planning and Execution:
    • Develop and manage supply plans for materials related to product portfolios.
    • Support coordination with internal and external manufacturing sites to help balance customer service with operational efficiency.
    • Maintain accurate inventory levels, ensuring purchase orders are up to date for Drug Substance, Drug Product and Finished goods to meet demand.
  • Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:
    • Build and maintain relationships with global and local supply chain teams and market stakeholders, collaborating to ensure continuity of supply and identify potential risks.
    • Attend supply chain meetings to ensure alignment on customer requirements and consumption plans.
  • Demand & Supply Alignment:
    • Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to manage demand propagation and supply requirements, ensuring the MRP planning process runs effectively.
    • Monitor changes in demand, communicate with stakeholders to adjust production plans, and incorporate these changes into site production schedules.
  • Risk Management & Problem Solving:
    • Monitor and assess inventory risks, including shortages, excess stock, and obsolescence.
    • Assist to identify and resolve supply constraints, working closely with necessary stakeholders.
    • Support inventory risks related to regulatory or artwork changes.
  • Metrics and Reporting:
    • Track and report on key supply chain performance metrics such as backorders, inventory compliance, and PO accuracy.
    • Provide input into inventory projections, budget processes, and root cause analysis for any supply issues.
    • Contribute to monthly and quarterly stock overviews, identifying any inventory risks or supply disruptions.
  • Projects & Continuous Improvement:
    • Participate in supply chain improvement projects and other initiatives to optimize supply chain processes.
    • Support new product introductions, government tender supply programs, and clinical supply requests when required.
    • Ensure that master data is accurately maintained and continuously updated in collaboration with relevant teams.
  • Digital Acumen, Analytics, and Learning:
    • Leverages visualization and data contextualization tools including Excel and BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), integrated Client capabilities, and Client platforms to monitor KPIs, perform root cause analysis, review best action analysis and provide data-driven decision support.
    • Contributes to process improvements through digitization and automation of planning workflows, supporting improved speed and accuracy.
    • Executes task-level work using available tools (e.g. WMS, SAP, Tableau, Riverlogic, Kinaxis), follows SOPs, fulfills orders, and maintains high level of performance across data and planning accuracy.
    • Demonstrates curiosity and adaptability in learning new digital tools and platforms (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, forecasting systems), quickly integrating them into daily operations.
    • Strong Planning and financial acumen with understanding of ERP transaction codes, planning / operational software, physical and transactional flows, etc.
  • Familiarity with AI and ML systems features including performance & expectation management, optimization, etc.

Qualifications:
  • Required B.S. or BA in supply chain management, science and / or engineering (biotechnology, engineering or related sciences).
  • APICS or related professional qualification, preferred.
  • Min. 4 years’ experience in supply chain management, preferably within global manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
  • Knowledge of supply chain operations.
  • Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Rapid Response) and related data analysis tools is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Base understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (cGMP, FDA, EMA).
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under tight deadlines.

Pay Rate: $35.05 - $37.17 / Hour

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
  • Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
  • Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:
June Binuya
junethel.binuya@eclaro.com
212-804-7476
June Binuya | LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.

About the Company

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ECLARO

Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:

• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities

Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:

• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services

Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.

Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.eclaroit.com