Sr. Manager Supply Chain Planning
$146,410–$192,164 year
On-siteRaritan, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Raritan CAR-T site Materials Planning and MRP function, creating and executing supply plans that align with manufacturing demand, inventory strategy, and capacity plans. Own end-to-end MRP processes, inventory management for planning-controlled materials, and master data including parameters, lead-times, and safety stock strategies. Drive accurate coverage analysis, identify supply constraints and risks, and mitigate disruptions through root-cause elimination and contingency planning. Lead a team of MRP planners and inventory specialists while optimizing SAP S/4HANA and Anaplan systems to improve planning performance and data visibility. Represent the site in Vein-to-Vein, S&OP, and enterprise governance forums to provide planning recommendations and risk assessments for executive decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, Life Sciences, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Planning, MRP, Manufacturing Planning, Inventory Management, Procurement Planning, or related disciplines
- Experience working within GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations with significant supply chain interdependencies
- Strong SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP/MRP experience, including material master / planning parameter maintenance, MRP exception management, purchase requisition / purchase order flow, process order support, stock transfer processes, and inventory planning analytics
- Demonstrated ability to lead planning and inventory processes and develop high-performing teams
- Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including procurement, inventory management, production planning, warehouse operations, quality systems, and supplier management
- Advanced analytical skills including scenario modeling, supply risk analysis, inventory optimization, and data-driven decision making
- Strong SAP S/4HANA planning knowledge including MRP execution, planning parameters, material master governance, purchase requisitions, process orders, and inventory transactions
- Proven ability to influence across matrix organizations and drive cross-functional alignment
- Strong presentation and executive communication skills
- Ability to balance tactical operational execution with long-term strategic planning
- Ability to promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem solving, and prevention
- Technologically savvy with the ability to quickly adopt new systems and processes
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and planning/reporting tools
- English language proficiency
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certification
- Cell & Gene Therapy, CAR-T, Biologics, or Personalized Medicine manufacturing experience
- People-leadership experience; strong technical leadership, coaching mindset, and demonstrated potential to develop into a people leader
- Experience with Anaplan, SAP APO, SAP IBP, OMP, Kinaxis, or related planning platforms
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience supporting audits, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, SOPs, and planning-related GMP documentation
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