Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planner
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Summary
As Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planner you are responsible for coordinating short-term production scheduling and supporting medium- to long-term production planning activities. The role requires the creative and effective use of resources, systems, and production capabilities to balance business priorities, ensure operational efficiency, and meet customer requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage detailed production schedules, coordinating product deliveries and the timely movement of raw materials and components to internal manufacturing operations and third-party manufacturers to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Lead the development and maintenance of the weekly Production and Shipping Schedule. Facilitate planning meetings, communicate priorities and risks, and drive accountability to ensure adherence to production and distribution commitments.
- Oversee the flow of information, documentation, and materials required to support active manufacturing, testing, and release activities. Monitor production progress from raw materials through finished goods and proactively address issues that may impact supply continuity, inventory levels, or customer service.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, MSST, Finance, external suppliers, third-party manufacturers, and distribution partners to ensure timely communication of changes, constraints, and requirements that may affect production schedules or product availability.
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Plant Operations, Global Planning, Supply Chain, and Distribution teams to align production plans with business priorities and customer demand.
- Maintain planning processes and standard operating procedures related to batch creation, lot assignment, material consumption, inventory transactions, and finished product shipments. Ensure accurate and compliant system execution for products manufactured at both FPG and third-party manufacturing sites.
- Manage planning and scheduling activities for third-party packaging operations, including all associated system transactions such as batch creation, material consumption, inventory movements, and finished goods shipments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; APICS certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Materials Management.
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with SAP system required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Experience in warehousing, picking, and packing operations.
- Materials Management and Master Data experience preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- APICS certification preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Materials Management
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience with SAP system required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
- Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills
- Experience in warehousing, picking, and packing operations
- Materials Management and Master Data experience preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Company match
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Basic life insurance
- Wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Annual bonus
Company overview
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is a Swiss multinational biopharmaceutical company specializing in reproductive health, maternal health, gastroenterology, and urology. Founded in 1950 by Dr. Frederik Paulsen Sr. and Dr. Eva Paulsen in Malmö, Sweden, the company has grown into a global leader with headquarters in Saint-Prex, Switzerland. Ferring employs over 7,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 50 countries, marketing its products in over 100 countries. The company is privately owned and research-driven, with a strong commitment to building families and helping people live better lives. Ferring has been developing treatments for mothers and babies for over 50 years and is at the forefront of innovation in microbiome-based therapeutics and uro-oncology intravesical gene therapy. The company's portfolio includes leading products such as Menopur for reproductive medicine, Pentasa for gastroenterology, and Adstiladrin for bladder cancer treatment. With manufacturing facilities across Europe, South America, China, India, and the United States, Ferring maintains a robust global presence while maintaining its focus on specialty biopharmaceuticals that address significant unmet medical needs.