THE OPPORTUNITY

• Are you eager to contribute to the pharmaceutical cold chain industry by ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of vital medications worldwide?
• Do you have a track record of success in materials management and inventory control, with a strong focus on maintaining high-quality standards and compliance?
• Are you skilled at leveraging analytical tools such as Excel and Power BI to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize supply chain performance?
• Are you ready to join a reputable organization with a commitment to employee growth, offering a hybrid work schedule and excellent benefits?

ABOUT THE COMPANY

CSafe offers the most comprehensive suite of thermal shipping solutions for pharmaceutical cold chain shipping needs around the world to ensure patients receive the medicines and treatments they need. With a “patient-centered” focus, deep industry expertise and commitment to innovation, CSafe continues to deliver industry-leading products in both the active and passive segments. CSafe is the only provider with an end-to-end portfolio including active and passive bulk air cargo, parcel, cell and gene and specialty last-mile use cases allowing their team to match customer requirements to the best solution for their needs. Any size, any duration and any temperature – CSafe is at the heart of the cold chain.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Reporting to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager, you will ensure that all materials are efficiently planned, procured, inventories monitored and controlled, and suppliers qualified ensuring quality materials are provided that consistently meet or exceed engineering specifications in a cost–effective and efficient method to meet customer requirements. This role is a critical role within the supply chain that will collaborate across the globe and support their growing operations. As the Sr. Supply Chain Planner, you will have the following primary responsibilities:

• As a materials planner, ensure accurate planning of Finished Goods and components, based on demand, for the CSafe Active product range. Be the link between customer service(demand), operations, supply chain team, and suppliers.
• Plan and execute procurement of raw materials from global suppliers.  Validate nightly MRP results and manage exceptions. Issue PO’s to suppliers in a timely manner.
• As an SME (Subject Matter Expert) drive implementation of correct MRP procedures in ERP system (Sage X3) to translate Finished Goods demand into component demand, in partnership with IT. Ensure MRP accuracy in planning.
• Update essential system planning data for components to ensure ERP system is effectively planning future requirements.
• Drive a culture of innovation and implement best practices in Planning.
• Maintain excellent relationships and communications with manufacturing and key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules and monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Support Supply Chain team to implement cost savings initiatives through process improvements, alternate material, and supplier sourcing.
• Support the rollout of new customer programs/products as needed by ensuring establishment of new supply partners in local/global markets to support demand.
• Inventory Control – Use Analytics and planning procedures to determine the accurate level of safety stock needed for components and Finished Goods to avoid stockouts while balancing the same with costs.
• Inventory Control – Monitor monthly inventory metrics including slow moving inventory and initiate corrective actions in alignment with operations, Finance and Product Management.
• Inventory Control – Work with internal and external partners and help implement correct processes to report and track inventory at partner locations. Support implementation of the same in SAGE X3.
• Partner with Operations team on ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Able to manage own workload and able to perform tasks independently.
• Develop and nurture a culture of “can do” and a positive atmosphere.

 IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain management or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in materials management and inventory control.
• Excellent knowledge of planning in ERP systems, preferably SAGE X3
• APICS certification preferred.
• Solid understanding and experience in demand forecasting and production planning/scheduling.
• Prior experience working on systems integrations (across companies or business units) a plus.
• Prior experience with materials planning in the airline industry a plus.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent analytical skills (Excel, Power BI)
• Excellent leadership, communication skills and ability to influence high-level stakeholders across the globe.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous situations and pivot quickly to changing demand.
• Ability to lead conversations using data and working across time-zones.
• Excellent Project Management skills, a plus.
• Must be able to travel 10-15% to visit suppliers and 3PL partners as needed.

THE PAYOFF

This is an outstanding opportunity to work for a very successful, growing organization that is extremely reputable in the industry with the opportunity for continued career growth. CSafe provides a hybrid work schedule (3/2) and excellent benefits, including a generous PTO policy.

DIVERSITY/INCLUSION STATEMENT

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating the talent in our communities – and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ability, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. You don’t have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.