Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates' purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Supply Chain Planner. This position combines the conventional roles of Supply Chain management and Purchasing. This position is responsible for Supply Planning, S&OP data collection and inputs, forecast review, inventory management, supply chain project management, supply chain related regulatory compliance and import logistics support. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, ability to think strategically, and excellent problem solving, communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the demand process: Responsible for the process to coordinate customer/product forecast with Sales then develop inventory targets and supply plan to ensure that the forecast is fulfilled in a timely and cost-effective manner. Assess the accuracy of the forecast by customer, product, and SKU. Track appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.
• Manage the supply process: Develop the master supply plan using the business forecast, inventory position, actual customer orders, and the defined inventory targets. Responsible to create stock replenishments and toll plan using the master plan.
• Play a role in the S&OP process driving the supply planning review meetings
• Develop and identify metrics, tools, resources, and roadmaps to support high customer service.
• The position will coordinate activities with the Sales and Customer Service teams.
• Prepares presentations, status reports and briefs management on issues or problems.
• Create analytical reporting tools that match the needs of operational business processes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in business administration, preferred with Supply Chain Management focus or specialized degree in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 1-3 years of supply chain role required.
• Sense of urgency and pride in quality of output.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact at various levels within an organization.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient EXCEL, WORD, SAP and MPS operating environment.
• Skills and knowledge (PowerBI, Pivot Tables, Dashboards etc.).
• Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Good presentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working 1+ years in FDA compliant manufacturing environment preferably in Materials Management, Planning, Procurement or Demand Planning.

What We Offer:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters: Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma's Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.