Senior Planner, Material Planning

. Own buying recommendations for generic Rx, branded, and non-Rx finished goods based on reorder points, safety stock, and demand forecasts .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

BigQueryERPSQL

Key responsibilities & impact

Own buying recommendations for generic Rx, branded, and non-Rx finished goods based on reorder points, safety stock, and demand forecasts
Partner with Demand Planning to flag forecast changes affecting the supply plan and align on risks and opportunities
Partner with Supply Chain on supplier allocations, MOQs, and lead times
Plan inventory across multiple sites and recommend PO reroutes to balance stock and prevent shortages
Perform weekly inventory reconciliation
Track and report Weeks of Cover, E&O, and inventory turns, and own corrective actions
Balance service levels against inventory investment and flag working-capital impacts to Finance
Track expirations, NDC changes, product launches, and SKU transitions
Coordinate packaging, collateral, and finished-goods inventory cutovers; quarantine and dispose of product with sites
Document risks from disposals, expirations, and inventory shortages
Present buy, risk, and disposal recommendations to Ops Planning leadership and cross-functional partners
Resolve inventory overages and shortages with Supply Chain and Operations
Improve planning processes and tools; partner with analytics to automate reporting and buying recommendations
Mentor and cross-train planners and help establish planning standards
Support raw-material and packaging planning and special projects

What you’ll need

5+ years experience in supply or inventory planning, ideally finished goods in a regulated, lot-controlled environment (pharma, OTC, or CPG)
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
3+ years experience with ERP systems, planning systems and replenishment systems is preferred
Excel and Google Sheet proficiency, including Lookups, PivotTables, and External Data Connections
SQL experience preferred; BigQuery a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions without direct authority
Ability to think through complex problems and resolve conflicts while balancing multiple priorities
Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction for any employer

Comp & perks