Planner, Supply Chain

As a global healthcare company, Fresenius Kabi is Committed to Life. The company’s products, technologies, and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees and presence in over 100 countries, Fresenius Kabi’s expansive product portfolio focuses on providing access to high-quality and lifesaving medicines and technologies.

WHAT WE OFFER!

At Fresenius Kabi Canada we foster a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to meaningful work. We offer unique learning opportunities to grow and build your career. In addition, we value each and every contributor and offer various benefits and rewards (as applicable) including:

• Company paid health and dental benefits that start on your first day of employment
• Company matched RRSP program
• Generous vacation plan with one extra day accrual for each year of service
• Paid float days and paid sick days
• Employee assistance program
• Casual office dress code
• Employee recognition program
• Perkopolis & Goodlife Discounts
• Professional growth and development opportunities

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Planner to join our team

The pay range for this role is: $80,000-105,000.00

Placement within the range will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The final offer will reflect the successful candidate's background and demonstrated capabilities.

This position is an existing vacancy within the organization.

The Planner, Supply Chain works closely with the Supply Chain Manager and the Director, Supply Chain and Customer Service in managing all activities related to monitoring and controlling the inventory of products purchased from external vendors on a national basis. The Supply Chain Planner works closely with various parties including product suppliers, customs brokers, transportation and logistics providers, as well as internal departments such as Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Customer Service, to ensure that all external and internal customer needs are met. The Planner, Supply Chain completes their responsibilities in accordance with corporate and department policies and procedures as well as the department strategic plan. The Planner, Supply Chain fosters effective working relationships with other team members and throughout the organization. The Planner, Supply Chain is the primary contact for the product suppliers in their product portfolio, and establishes, maintains and develops relationships with key supplier personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages forecasting and procurement activities for suppliers including demand forecasts, purchasing, production plan review, expediting and corrective actions, to ensure adequate supply is maintained
• Maintains accurate, up to date demand forecasts for all products and suppliers in either APO or spreadsheet-based models, and supply chain agreements where applicable
• Fosters strong relationships with key supplier personnel such as Supply Managers, Production Planners, Warehouse and Logistics Managers, functioning as primary contact for vendor rating and correction/development/improvement activities
• Chairs periodic conference calls with key supplier personnel ensuring that the company's requirements are prioritized correctly
• Executes planning and purchasing activities in accordance with plans and policies to ensure optimal inventory and service levels while minimizing cost
• Continuously monitors purchasing/planning parameters and recommends improvements to support service and inventory level targets
• Manages transportation logistics, quotes, freight negotiations, determining transportation methods, (sea, rail, truck, air)
• Issues/updates routing guides to suppliers and outlines required transit conditions to freight forwarders and carriers (i.e., ambient, pharma, refrigerated services) for each shipping lane
• Ensures accuracy of import paperwork including values and tariff classifications
• Identifies logistical opportunities, helps to evaluate alternatives, creates and executes measurable solutions to support business requirements
• Gathers, reviews and summarizes data for transportation reports
• Ensures company and government standards and requirements are met by all suppliers, carriers and freight forwarding agencies
• Possesses and maintains a solid working knowledge of Harmonization Codes, INCOTERMS, NAFTA, cross-border compliance and other international shipping documentation and Processes
• Maintains and distributes various departmental reports; seeks out and incorporates
• recommended improvements
• Chairs departmental or cross-functional meetings as assigned, writes and distributes accurate minutes
• Develops and updates SOPs related to Supply Chain policies and procedures
• Provides cross-functional support and effective communication with other teams/departments
• Provides timely, courteous and informative responses to sales and customer service inquiries
• Ensures timely communication of complaints to the Quality department and Adverse Drug Reactions to the Vigilance department as per Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs any other duties as assigned

RELATIONS WITH OTHERS
• Internally there is interaction with staff and management of all local and regional internal departments including but not limited to: Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Vigilance and Scientific Affairs as applicable
• Externally there is interaction with warehouses, international and domestic suppliers, transportation/ logistics providers, customs agencies and brokers

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a relevant discipline plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Prior experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is preferred

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent supply planning skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels both inside and outside the organization
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft^® Office and SAP required, IBP preferred
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and handle fluctuating workloads
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent continuous improvement skills
• Proven ability to adhere to standards and procedures and maintain confidentiality

MORE ABOUT US!

As ONE team, the companies in the Fresenius Group are committed to providing lifesaving and life-changing healthcare solutions on a global scale.

In Biopharma, Fresenius Kabi offers cutting-edge biosimilars for autoimmune diseases and oncology. With leading market positions in Clinical Nutrition, a broad portfolio of enteral and parenteral products makes a distinct difference in patients’ nutritional status. In MedTech, the company provides vital infusion pumps, cell and gene therapy devices, disposables, and more. Fresenius Kabi is the global leader in supplying blood collection bags and devices, supporting blood banks and healthcare facilities worldwide. The company’s I.V. Generics and Fluids for infusion therapy help save millions of lives every year, in emergency medicine, surgery, oncology, and intensive care.

Fresenius Kabi takes a holistic approach to healthcare and uniquely combines experience, expertise, innovation, and dedication – making a difference in the lives of almost 450 million patients annually.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At Fresenius Kabi Canada, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing accommodations and will work with candidates to meet their needs and provide an accessible candidate experience. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please let us know ([email protected]). We welcome members of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Recruitment:
Fresenius Kabi uses AI-supported tools to help compare applicant résumés with job requirements and identify potential matches. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All candidate reviews, selections, and decisions are made by our recruitment team.

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