Supply Planner

Job description

Who we are ?

Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world, the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group and the market leader in France for products sold over the counter in pharmacies.

Its portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands including Pierre Fabre Oncologie, Pierre Fabre Dermatologie, Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane, Ducray, René Furterer, A-Derma, Naturactive, Pierre Fabre Oral Care. 

Established in the Occitanie region since its creation, and manufacturing over 95% of its products in France, the Group employs some 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are distributed in about 130 countries. 86% of the Pierre Fabre Group is held by the Pierre Fabre Foundation, a government-recognized public-interest foundation, while a smaller share is owned by its employees via an employee stock ownership plan. 

In 2021, Ecocert Environment assessed the Group’s corporate social and environmental responsibility approach in accordance with the ISO 26000 sustainable development standard and awarded it the “Excellence” level.

Since 2021 and for 3 consecutive years, the Laboratoires Pierre Fabre have been recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers 2023" by Forbes. Our group is ranked in the Top 10 in both the Pharmaceutical & the cosmetics industry. 

Here are some products provided by Pierre Fabre USA : EAU THERMALE Avène,Glytone, Klorane, Rene Furterer, Hemangiol

Your mission

Pierre Fabre USA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Planner with a specialized focus on managing supply chain operations for national retail partners. The Supply Planner will play a critical role in securing demand, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring on-time delivery to meet the needs of our national retail accounts.

Essential Functions:

·  Monitor the Central preparation plan
·  Anticipate or flag potential issues in the short and medium term and put in place corrective actions (with Central and/or Local)
·  Proactively communicate to Logistics, Marketing, and CS to stock shortages and evaluate impact to each channel
·  Conduct root cause analysis of shortages/overages and recommend appropriate actions
·  Monitor US programs and launches
·  Ensure accuracy of the supply through the On-Time/In-Full KPI
·  Collect and analyze the demand forecasts to ensure a constant level of stock at 3 MOS
·  Impact of new production plan vs forecast / optimizing stock level (to avoid overstock – obsolete risk – expiration date)
·  Monitor code change/switches
·  Track display creation from stock arrival to shipment to client
·  Is part of the S&OP process and will prepare key data for the meeting
·  Liaison with the Distribution Center in France to follow-up on the good inbound order process
·  Run weekly meeting
·  Expedite/prioritize shipments when needed (anticipate preparation)
·  Ensure correction of possible issues
·  Prepare and publish KPIs & operational reports to monitor supply chain performance
·  Projected Inventory (in units, value, and cover)
·  Risk OOS beyond 3 months, Lost sales, 12-month rolling supply plan (TIFI, DIO, OTIF, …)
·  Monitor Transit Performance of supply from order creation to reception (Transit file)
·  Reserves reports (slow moving, E&O)
·  Run supply meeting and input for S&OP / implement improvements to supply planning practices
·  Maintain kitting forecast and coordinate production with the 3PL
·  Other responsibilities as needed by the business, but in line with typical Supply Planning duties

Competencies:

·  MUST have a proactive approach and be self-sufficient
·  Prior experience in demand planning, supply planning, or CPFR supporting large national retailers a PLUS and is consumer oriented
·  Fosters a demand-driven Supply Chain with service as a priority
·  Ability to function in a small “team environment” performing primary and back-up functions as required for the efficient operation of Supply Chain.
·  Attention to project details and the development of plans to ensure reliability of the plans.
·  High reactivity, responsiveness, excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize, multi tasks
·  Strong work ethic and ability to work in a cross-functional manner

Required Education and Experience :

·  Bachelor’s Degree in related field - Master’s degree is a plus
·  Previous experience in Logistics and/or Customer Service is required
·  Strong oral and written communication skills
·  Nature ability to be inquisitive and analytical
·  Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
·  Extremely detail oriented and organized
·  Previous experience with ERP (Microsoft Dynamics is a plus)

Work Environment / physical demands / position type and expected hours of work:

·  This job operates in a clerical, office setting
·  The normal working hours of the office are from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
·  This position is currently working hybrid with 2-3 days in the NJ Office
·  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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https://www.pierre-fabre.us/

Pierre Fabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law.

We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.