West Pharmaceutical Services · 21 hours ago
Supply Chain Planning Supervisor
Williamsport, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a dedicated team focused on improving patient lives through innovative healthcare solutions. The Supply Chain Planning Supervisor will support supply planning activities, supervise planning specialists, and ensure the efficient scheduling of customer orders to meet demand.
BiotechnologyHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Direct supervision of all planning specialists within your assigned value streams
Ensure adequate training and performance is satisfactory for the requirements of the job
Enforce and maintain all procedures and work instructions within your department
Plan, schedule and promise all customer orders or order changes daily
Regularly communicate with Customer Success on pertinent information on the status of customer orders and general information questions in reference to lead times, capacity, etc
Interface with customers and suppliers as assigned in your value stream to coordinate needs
Prepare and review the daily activity plan with all departments, coordinate prioritization of activities to meet promised delivery dates, and ensure timely communication of changes to the plan
Maintain data integrity in SAP and Intouch systems
Prepare, maintain and release production orders daily and close out monthly
Prepare, maintain, and communicate production schedules
Coordinate raw material purchasing and production plans with planning team to ensure requirements are met, expedited, or postponed as needed to meet targets and ensure uninterrupted operations
Review late order report weekly and monthly
Review and maintain all inventory stocking and min/max programs
Participate in cost and process improvement project teams. Assist in preparation of operation forecast review
Review raw material expiration report monthly
Responsible for the performance of assigned direct reports; define performance and development objectives, conduct performance evaluations, assess workloads and assign tasks, provide support, expertise, and coaching
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain related concentrations
5+ years of job-related experience in supply chain
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience
Sound knowledge of MS Office and SAP (MM/SD module) required
Strong analytical, excel, report development skills and business acumen
Ability to assess opportunities in the business and apply supply chain related solutions
Broad perspective ability to see beyond the boundaries of his/her responsibilities or function
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures at all levels of the organization
Ability to respond quickly, present a concise recommendation and defend it
Strong influencing and negotiating skills
Ability to work independently and make sound judgements
Read and interpret data, information and documents and a strong learning capacity
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
Preferred
Must be familiar with computers and various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Master Control, and SAP
High level understanding of standard inventory management practices
High level understanding of standard shipping and export documentation
High level understanding of warehouse operation and management
Experience developing master production scheduled and resources plans
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times
Manufacturing/Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC Lean, Agile or Six Sigma preferred
Program and Project Management/Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2026-01-20
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