Senior Supply Chain & Production Planner

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain & Production Planner

Job Number: 36135

Location: , 

Job Description

The Senior Supply Chain & Production Planner is responsible for overseeing production planning, supply chain coordination, and logistics management to ensure efficient material flow between the OEM, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and customers. This role involves demand forecasting, inventory management, supplier coordination, and ensuring timely and cost-effective shipments. The ideal candidate has experience in production planning, supply chain operations, and logistics, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

Production & Supply Chain Planning:

• Develop and execute production and supply plans to align with customer demand and business objectives.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, material requirements, and capacity planning.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to ensure on-time production and inventory availability.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance supply continuity and cost efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional supply chain planning meetings to drive alignment across departments.

Logistics & Distribution Management:

• Oversee the movement of materials and finished goods between the OEM, third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and customers.
• Work with Supply Chain Specialist to manage shipping schedules.
• Address logistics challenges proactively to prevent supply disruptions and shipment delays.
• Work with 3PL providers to improve warehouse efficiency, order fulfillment accuracy, and on-time delivery.

Supplier Coordination:

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery of raw materials and components.
• Work cross functionally to understand both commercial and clinical demand forecasts and optimize supply chain responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain supplier and logistics performance metrics, ensuring high service levels.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize data analytics to drive decision-making and improve demand forecasting accuracy.
• Establish and track KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and logistics costs.
• Analyze transaction histories as needed to arrive at root cause for inventory inaccuracies.  
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards, and internal company policies.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, and production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Excel   
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers and coordinating shipments across multiple locations.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong understanding of international and domestic shipping, customs, and freight logistics.
• Excellent problem-solving, and analytical skills.