A brief overview
The Senior Supply Planner serves as the primary point of contact for all supply planning activities within the assigned production area. This role is accountable for ensuring the timely availability of inventory to meet demand through the development and execution of both short‑term and long‑term supply plans. The Senior Supply Planner drives continuous optimization of the supply chain and proactively adapts planning strategies to evolving business requirements, working cross‑functionally with Production, Project Management, Customer Service, Warehouse, and Quality to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
What you will do
- Ensures materials availability (raw materials, intermediate products, technical material) to achieve the supply plan successfully and gives feedback on any shortages or changes to the corresponding departments
- Creates and assesses scenarios and RCCP (Rough Cut Capacity Planning) in coordination with the corresponding production unit
- Assist in developing business tools and processes to capture and monitor metrics for supply chain processes
- Deputy of the S&OP Facilitator/Demand Planner
- Monitors the process orders and prepares corresponding analyzes and reports, including past due production/planning
- Ensures the correct material reservation for all reservation types in his area.
- Converts the supply plan into corresponding process orders and carries out the hand-over meeting with the scheduling department
- Creates and maintains planning master data in SAP such as recipes (Bill of materials/resources), disposition views, and other master data in SAP relevant to planning
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree In Business, Engineering or similar field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning for Active Pharmaceutical ingredient (APIs) development-related industries. Required or
- Equivalent Business degree in another area with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning within relevant markets such as biotech, chemical or pharma. Required
- Experience with planning production and materials in or regulated industry (FDA). Required
- Excellent skills with working in a multi-culture environment
- Ability to simulate supply situation and capacity planning
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and to support day-to-day activities
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Expert computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office
- Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project is a plus
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is flexible in adapting to changing trends in the business and requests
- Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner
- Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)-APICS In progress Preferred
Base salary range:
$86,958-$119,568
Placement of new hires in these wage ranges is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.
Total Rewards
We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by a careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees’ environmental awareness. EcoVadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.
Bachem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Please note: unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
