Supply Chain Planner

SOKOL GxP Services

Supply Chain Planner supporting supply planning operations within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Collaborating with teams to manage inventory risks and ensure supply continuity.

Posted 5/18/2026contractNew Brunswick • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $34 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with supply sites, logistics teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to support supply continuity
Manage inventory risks and maintain accurate planning data within ERP systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Develop and manage supply plans for materials and product portfolios
Coordinate with internal and external manufacturing sites to support customer demand and operational efficiency
Maintain inventory accuracy and support purchase order management for drug substance, drug product, and finished goods
Monitor demand changes and adjust planning activities and production schedules accordingly
Identify and communicate supply risks, shortages, excess inventory, and operational constraints
Support inventory investigations related to regulatory or artwork changes
Participate in supply chain meetings and collaborate with global and local stakeholders
Track and report key supply chain metrics including inventory compliance, PO accuracy, and backorders
Support monthly and quarterly stock reviews, forecasting activities, and root cause analysis
Participate in process improvement initiatives and support new product introductions and clinical supply requests
Ensure master data is accurately maintained and continuously updated
Utilize ERP and planning systems including SAP and related supply planning tools
Support data analysis and reporting activities using Excel and BI platforms such as Tableau or Power BI
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Biotechnology, Science, or related field required
Minimum 4 years of supply chain management experience, preferably within pharmaceutical or global manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, and planning workflows
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP; Rapid Response experience preferred
Familiarity with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements including cGMP, FDA, and EMA environments preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines
APICS or related certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive hourly rate: **$31.50 – $34.30/hr (W-2 only, no C2C)**
Hybrid position - 50 % on site
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, regular business hours
12-month contract with possible extension
Health insurance, holiday pay, 401(k) program, and other benefits
Employee referral bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply planninginventory managementdata analysisforecastingroot cause analysisprocess improvementmaster data managementplanning workflowspurchase order managementsupply chain metrics

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesability to work under tight deadlines

Certifications

APICS certification