Planning, Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager

Planning, Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager Pion Inc Billerica, MA Job Details Full-time $11,000 - $120,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Power BI Teamwork Data visualization software proficiency Customer service Bachelor's degree Purchasing Manufacturing company experience Excel data analysis Full Job Description About Pion Pion is a scientifically driven instrumentation company with a long-standing legacy in pharmaceutical and biotech innovation. Trusted by leading organizations worldwide, Pion has been supporting drug development teams for decades through differentiated analytical technologies and deep scientific expertise. While the company has been established for many years, Pion is currently in an exciting phase of transformation. Ongoing product enhancements, portfolio investments and increased operational focus are positioning the company for its next stage of high growth. These advancements are expanding Pion's relevance across modern drug development workflows and creating new opportunities with both existing and emerging customers. This is a particularly exciting time to join Pion. The ideal candidate thrives in an environment where individual contributions are visible and directly impact the company's strategic growth objectives. Operational excellence, scientific rigor and disciplined execution are essential to success. Summary The Planning, Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for demand planning, production planning analysis, master data management, ERP/MRP configuration, and performance reporting to ensure accurate forecasts, efficient production schedules, and reliable data-driven insights. The successful candidate will collaborate across supply chain, operations, procurement, and IT to balance supply and demand, optimize inventory, and maintain high-quality master data for effective planning. Essential Functions Demand Planning 1. Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using historical data, market insights, and input from sales and marketing. 2. Incorporate new product promotions, and business strategies into demand plans. 3. Track and improve forecast accuracy; support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities. Manufacturing Planning & Analysis 1. Translate demand forecasts into production, inventory, purchasing and capacity plans that align with manufacturing capabilities. 2. Create and maintain production schedules, considering material availability, labor, and equipment capacity. 3. Analyze production data and KPIs to identify risks, bottlenecks, shortages, and opportunities for improvement. 4. Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling processes. 5. Configure and optimize MRP settings and parameters to improve planning effectiveness and responsiveness. 6. Maintain an accurate backlog report Master Data Management 1. Maintain planning-related master data in ERP/MRP systems, including BOMs, routings, material masters, and planning parameters. 2. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance of planning master data across plants and functions. 3. Conduct audits, resolve discrepancies, and support new product introductions (NPI) with accurate data setup. 4. Implement and maintain ERP/MRP configurations that support accurate demand, supply, material and inventory planning. Reporting & Performance Tracking 1. Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor operational performance, including forecast accuracy, backlog status, service levels, material shortages, capacity utilization, and inventory health. 2. Provide management with actionable insights and trend analyses to support decision-making. 3. Automate and streamline reporting processes where possible. Inventory Management 1. Configure inventory to ABC inventory count processes. 2. Actively manage inventory using automated reorder points by establishing a clear process to ensure replenishment orders are consistently executed, while maintaining inventory levels within defined thresholds (e.g., 80%). 3. Oversee and streamline order-related communications, with a particular focus on effectively managing and communicating any changes Competencies 1. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 2. Ability to manage multiple priorities and switch gears easily. 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 4. Excellent customer service skills. 5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 6. High attention to detail and accuracy in data management 7. Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills 8. Data visualization and reporting expertise to translate data into actionable insights 9. Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset 10. Ability to take verbal instruction and develop and document ongoing processes Travel The position is based in Billerica and requires no travel. Education and Experience 1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field 2. 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, production planning, or supply chain analysis in a manufacturing environment 3. Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) 4. Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) 5. Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and supply chain principles This job description is only intended to summarize the duties required of the position and is not allinclusive. The Planning, Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager may be required to perform other duties asdirected. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for employer sponsorship. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates requiring sponsorship for visas, including but not limited to TN, H1_B, F-1, STEM OPT/CPT, or any other authorization.

Pay:

$11,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person