Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain, will lead end-to-end supply planning, developing and managing supply plans across internal and external manufacturing partners. This role drives the S&OP process, translates demand forecasts into executable plans, mitigates risks, and implements scalable supply chain models to ensure consistent performance in planning, fulfillment, and inventory.

Reporting Relationships

This position has no direct reports.

Essential Functions:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the monthly supply planning cycle, encompassing demand planning, supply planning, inventory control, and order management, in alignment with overall supply chain strategy.

Translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans using ERP and advanced planning tools; ensure timely and effective communication with internal manufacturing sites and external suppliers.

Maintain accuracy and governance of planning tools and master data, ensuring they are updated and validated on a daily and weekly basis.

Play a key role in the S&OP process, driving alignment between supply and demand and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to communicate risks, constraints, and opportunities.

Own inventory management and control, proactively monitoring inventory levels, flagging risks related to stockouts, excess inventory, or supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with GMP and GDP standards.

Generate and analyze weekly and monthly MIS, including supply chain KPIs and performance metrics, and recommend mitigation strategies for identified risks.

Manage external supply chain partners, including third-party manufacturers, logistics providers, and distribution centers, to ensure delivery coordination, service levels, and issue resolution.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and Sales & Marketing to align supply chain activities, resolve issues, and support business objectives.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements specific to the pharmaceutical industry.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

8+ years of supply chain experience covering demand planning, supply planning, and order management, preferably within generic pharmaceuticals.

Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and ERP/SAP proficiency for forecasting, modeling, and performance analysis.

Advanced Excel proficiency required, including:

Complex formulas (e.g., INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, nested IFs)

Pivot tables and pivot charts for multi-dimensional analysis

Scenario modeling and what-if analysis

Data cleansing and validation across large datasets

Experience building planning and performance dashboards in Excel.

Solid understanding of supply chain principles including MRP, MPS, and inventory management.

Knowledge of GMP, GDP, and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.

Effective collaborator and communicator with strong problem-solving, organizational, and presentation skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment with high attention to detail.

Key Competencies:

Multitasking

Flexibility

Versatility

Physical Demands/Factors:

Work is primarily sedentary in nature; routine bending, walking, lifting and reaching are required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time.

All applicants will be expected to report to work at our New Jersey facility, however, in some limited cases, we may be willing to offer reimbursement of certain relocation expenses to an applicant based solely on the exercise of the Company's discretion.

Avet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change over time. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

This is a Salaried role with a pay range of $130,000 - $155,000

In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus which aligns to both individual and company performance.

Benefits:

401 (k) matching - vested immediately

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount through Life Mart

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Heritage Pharma Labs Inc.d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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