Supply Chain Planner

Procurement & Supplier Management 

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for pharmaceutical ingredients, packaging materials, lab equipment, and other production materials.  

• Manage vendor relationships, performance, and compliance to meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.  

• Maintain an approved vendor list and execute supplier audits as needed.  

• Review and negotiate purchasing agreements, warranties, service contracts, and pricing terms. 

Forecasting & Inventory Management 

• Manage demand forecasting for raw materials to account for seasonal trends, reoccurring sales patterns, new product launches, and growing SKU performance  

• Partner with marketing & the pharmacy team to understand business decisions that may impact the consumption of raw materials. Account for these changes within the demand forecast. 

• Translate the demand forecast into an inbound supply plan of raw materials that consistently meets the needs of the business 

• Execute purchase orders against the demand forecast. Manage inbound supply plan at all relative facilities (2-5 locations)  

• Coordinate with the operations team to understand & resolve inventory related pain points such as overstocks, understocks, space constraints, obsolete inventory, and new product launch preparation. 

Logistics, Shipping & Inventory Coordination 

• Coordinate domestic & international shipments, including interacting with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and freight carriers. 

• Manage import/export paperwork, customs documentation, and tariff classifications.  

• Monitor global logistics trends and changes in duties, tariffs, and compliance requirements.  

• Track shipments, resolve delays, and manage warehouse receiving.  

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Compliance teams to ensure procurement aligns with operational needs.  

• Support Quality Assurance with supplier documentation, COA’s, equipment specifications, and GMP-related records.  

Process Optimization & Compliance 

• Optimize supply chain processes to improve cost efficiency, lead times, and risk management.  

• Ensure logistics and procurement activities comply with GMP, FDA, DEA (if applicable), and international shipping regulations.  

• Maintain documentation related to sourcing, machine specs, procurement approvals, and logistics records.  

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. 

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, procurement, supply chain, or logistics, preferably in pharmaceutical or medical manufacturing environment.  

• Strong knowledge of: 

• Experience coordinating international freight, customs, tariffs, HS codes, and trade compliance.  

• Proficient in vendor negotiation, cost analysis, and contract management.  

• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. 

Preferred Skills 

• Familiarity with GMP manufacturing environments and FDA/USP requirements.  

• Experience working with freight brokers, customs agents, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.  

• Understanding of equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and technical documentation. 

• Knowledge of ERP or procurement systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.). 

Perks

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium coverage for employees, plus.  

• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance  

• 401(k) with company match  

• Complimentary daily lunch provided on-site